Young Australians to Be Left Out from Social Media
Australian politicians approved the first ban on children using social media.
Microsoft is the subject of a probe into its practices across a range of areas by the US Federal Trade Commission. FTC is taking an in-depth look at the company’s activities across AI, cloud computing, software licensing, and more.
The watchdog opened the investigation after spending a year gathering views from the company’s competitors and business partners and had now issued Microsoft a document which is hundreds of pages long outlining what information it needs to provide. Spotlight on the company from the regulator apparently increased after a series of cybersecurity incidents involving Microsoft’s cloud computing products.
The move against Microsoft is one of FTC chair Lina Khan’s final acts before she departs. It will likely fall on her successor, yet to be named by President-elect Donald Trump, on how to proceed with the case. Sources said the probe is focused on Microsoft’s move to bundle its Office productivity and security software services with its cloud offering, as well as its cybersecurity failings.
Competitors have apparently also hit out at Microsoft’s licensing terms and bundling practices, making it harder for rivals to challenge the technology giant. Antitrust lawyers are to meet Microsoft competitors next week to gather more information about its business practices.