FTC starts major probe into Microsoft's tech empire - what happens next?
Federal watchdogs begin deep-dive into Microsoftʼs cloud tech and AI operations. The big investigationʼs future hangs in balance as new administration prepares to take office next year
The Federal Trade Commission has kicked-off a far-reaching probe into Microsoftʼs business operations (focusing mainly on its cloud-computing division). The investigation which started in late-2024 also looks into the tech-giantʼs artificial intelligence and cyber-security products
The scope of this high-stakes inquiry puts Microsoftʼs cloud-based services under a microscope – creating a significant legal undertaking thatʼll need attention from the next presidential administration. The incoming leadership must decide whether to push-forward or drop the case
A well-placed source who wasnt cleared to share investigation specifics provided details to Associated Press: the probe digs deep into how Microsoft manages its growing tech portfolio. The source spoke on condition of anonymity which shows the sensitive nature of this developing situation
The timing of this wide-ranging examination raises questions about its long-term direction; especially with upcoming changes in Washingtonʼs political landscape
