Google Urges US Govt to End Microsoft-OpenAI Cloud Exclusivity

Google has urged the U.S. government to intervene and break up Microsoft’s exclusive agreement to host OpenAI’s technology on its cloud servers. This development was reported by The Information on Tuesday.

The conversation reportedly occurred after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) questioned Google about Microsoft’s business practices during a broader investigation.

Competition in Cloud Hosting Intensifies

Google, Amazon, and other competitors in the cloud computing industry have expressed concerns over Microsoft’s exclusivity. These companies want to host OpenAI’s models on their platforms to give their cloud customers access to OpenAI’s technology without relying on Microsoft’s servers.

According to the report, companies using OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology through Microsoft may face additional charges if they do not already operate on Microsoft’s servers.

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Impact on Customers Highlighted

Google and its competitors argue that these additional costs will negatively impact customers. They claim that Microsoft’s agreement with OpenAI creates unnecessary financial burdens, making it harder for customers to adopt the technology.

No Official Comments Yet

Google declined to comment on the report. Meanwhile, Microsoft, OpenAI, and the FTC did not respond to requests for comment from Reuters.

This development highlights the ongoing competition among tech giants in the cloud computing sector and the potential regulatory scrutiny of Microsoft’s practices.

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