Microsoft's Nadella Criticizes Google's Exclusive Content Deals Amid Antitrust Case

In a significant development, Microsoft Corp's MSFT CEO Satya Nadella, has voiced concerns over the competitive landscape of content acquisition essential for training artificial intelligence (AI).

Nadella's remarks came during his testimony in a landmark antitrust trial in the U.S., where he highlighted the challenges posed by exclusive deals that tech giants, notably Alphabet Inc GOOGL Google, are securing with publishers.

Nadella drew parallels between the current scenario and the early phases of distribution deals, underscoring the intense competition for content libraries essential for training large language models. 

These content libraries are pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of AI systems.

The Microsoft CEO pointed out the problematic nature of exclusive deals, especially when companies like Google lock up vast amounts of content. According to Nadella, this practice hinders equitable access to essential data needed to advance AI technologies. 

He shared insights from his meetings with publishers who are often presented with exclusive deals by Google, creating a barrier for other tech companies.

The trial underscores the critical role of content libraries in the advancement of AI. Tech giants are vying for exclusive access to these libraries to train their AI models, a scenario reminiscent of early distribution deals. 

Microsoft, a significant player in the AI space, has been investing heavily in AI, including a notable investment in OpenAI's ChatGPT language model.

Price Action: MSFT shares traded lower by 0.56% at $320.00 premarket on the last check Tuesday.

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