Microsoft Accuses FTC of Leaking Antitrust Probe, Demands Investigation
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Microsoft Accuses FTC of Leaking Antitrust Probe, Demands Investigation
In a dramatic escalation of its ongoing regulatory battles, Microsoft has formally requested an investigation into allegations that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) improperly leaked details of its antitrust probe. The tech giant is demanding transparency and accountability from the agency, highlighting a growing rift between Silicon Valley and Washington. The Leaked Investigation The controversy erupted after Bloomberg first reported on the FTC's investigation last week, which was later confirmed by The Verge. The probe is centered on Microsoft's dominance in cloud computing, software licensing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Microsoft's corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, Rima Alaily, has leveled serious accusations against FTC management, alleging that the agency violated its own ethics guidelines by leaking sensitive information. Alaily pointed to a recent FTC Inspector General report that documented a significant increase in unauthorized d…
