Microsoft under fire: FTC launches antitrust investigation

US technology company Microsoft has found itself in the crosshairs of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which has launched a wide-ranging investigation into its business practices. The move comes at a time when tech giants are facing increased pressure from regulators over suspected monopolistic behaviour and distortions of competition.

Microsoft and the FTC: What's going on?

According to sources familiar with the situation, the FTC has sent a formal requestto Microsoft $MSFT to provide information that could help in the investigation. The details remain a mystery for now, as neither the FTC nor Microsoft has officially commented on the matter. Bloomberg was the first to report the launch of the investigation.

Microsoft is one of the key players in the field of modern technology, particularly through its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) through its partnership with OpenAI and its own AI platform Copilot. This platform builds on the company's strong background in cloud…