Google (GOOGL.US) reportedly asked the Federal Trade Commission to stop Microsoft's cloud deal with OpenAI.
1min read Google (GOOGL.US) has officially requested the US government to terminate its agreement with Microsoft (MSFT.US) to exclusively host OpenAI technology on its cloud servers, according to a person familiar with the discussions. The request comes in the context of a broader investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission into Microsoft's business practices.The conversation was sparked by the FTC's investigation, which asked Google about Microsoft's business practices, and the tech companies, including Amazon (AMZN.US), are also hoping to host OpenAI's models, allowing their cloud customers to use OpenAI's technology without accessing Microsoft's servers.For companies that haven't used Microsoft servers, buying OpenAI's technology through Microsoft may come with additional costs, according to the report. Google and other competitors have emphasized that these added costs would harm customers.However, Google declined to comment on the information report. Microsoft, OpenAI, and the FTC have not yet responded to Reuters' requests for comment. Overall, the event reflects the intense competition in the cloud server market and the complex relationships between large tech companies in terms of technology hosting and cooperation.
