Microsoft President Revises Criticism of UK Regulator Over Activision Blizzard Deal

Brad Smith now calls the Competition and Markets Authority 'tough and fair' following the approval of the restructured acquisition deal.

Microsoft's president, Brad Smith, has revised his criticism of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), now calling it 'tough and fair'.
The CMA initially blocked Microsoft's acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, causing Smith to label the UK as 'bad for business'.
The deal was later approved after Microsoft agreed to restructure it, including spinning out certain rights related to cloud gaming.
The acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the largest in gaming history, was controversial and faced regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
Microsoft's commitment to invest £2.5bn in AI infrastructure in the UK over the next three years was also highlighted by Smith.