Overview

• The CMA determined Microsoft's investment did not qualify as a merger under UK law.
• Microsoft's $16 million stake in Mistral AI aimed to integrate AI models into Azure services.
• The regulator sought public comments before concluding no substantial competition concerns.
• Other AI-related partnerships, including Amazon-Anthropic, remain under CMA review.
• Experts suggest strict antitrust rulings could impact future AI investments and innovation.