The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the tech giant for potential antitrust violations, sources told Bloomberg, in a rare move. The agency has demanded information on Microsoft’s business practices, with FTC chair Lina Khan reportedly approving the probe. Lawyers are gathering insights from Microsoft’s competitors, zeroing in on how the company bundles its productivity and security tools with its cloud services. (Bloomberg)
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The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the tech giant for potential antitrust violations, sources told Bloomberg, in a rare move. The agency has demanded information on Microsoft’s business practices, with FTC chair Lina Khan reportedly approving the probe. Lawyers are gathering insights from Microsoft’s competitors, zeroing in on how the company bundles its productivity and security tools with its cloud services. (Bloomberg)
Talking point: The scrutiny follows a string of cybersecurity incidents, including a high-profile incident in July when a CrowdStrike update caused widespread Microsoft Windows system crashes. The disruption halted operations across various sectors like airports, banks, hospitals and concert halls. The FTC is also reportedly probing Uber for consumer protection laws, as Khan wraps up her term ahead of a potential leadership change under Donald Trump.
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