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Google steps up Microsoft criticism, warns of rival's monopoly in cloud

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google steps up Microsoft criticism, warns of rival's monopoly in cloud

Google Cloud has criticized Microsoft's cloud computing practices, accusing its rival of seeking a monopoly that could hinder the development of emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence. Google is concerned that Microsoft is creating a controlled and owned "walled garden" with its Azure cloud platform, forcing customers to go exclusively to Microsoft. Google Cloud VP Amit Zavery called on antitrust regulators to intervene and prevent Microsoft's on-premise monopoly from extending into cloud computing. Microsoft dismissed the claims, highlighting healthy competition between cloud hyperscalers. Zavery also criticized Microsoft's one-sided deals with individual cloud vendors.

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Google ramps up its Microsoft criticism — a cloud war could be on the horizon

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Google ramps up its Microsoft criticism — a cloud war could be on the horizon

Google Cloud's President, Amit Zavery, has accused Microsoft of trying to secure a monopoly on emerging technologies such as generative AI, raising concerns about the tech giant's grip on the market. Zavery claimed that Microsoft's Azure cloud platform forces customers to exclusively use its products, giving them control over the entire process. Microsoft responded by defending its inclusive approach and stating that it has worked with independent cloud providers to address their concerns and provide more opportunities for them. Both companies have been under increased regulatory scrutiny in recent months.

EU probes Microsoft's security software practices

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU probes Microsoft's security software practices

The European Commission is investigating allegations that Microsoft is blocking customers from relying on security software from its competitors. The probe is focused on Microsoft's Entra ID software, which allows companies to control access to their cloud-based apps. The commission is investigating whether Microsoft customers can use alternative software to authenticate into Microsoft services or if they are required to use Entra ID. This comes as Google has recently criticized Microsoft's cloud-computing practices, claiming it seeks a monopoly that stifles emerging technologies. Both the European Commission and Microsoft have not commented on the matter.

Google asks FTC to break up Microsoft's cloud deal with OpenAI: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Google asks FTC to break up Microsoft's cloud deal with OpenAI: report

Google is reportedly seeking to have the U.S. government intervene and break up Microsoft's exclusive contract hosting OpenAI's technology on its cloud servers. This comes after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission raised concerns about Microsoft's business practices. Competitor tech companies such as Google and Amazon are also interested in hosting OpenAI's models to provide access for their own cloud customers, instead of relying on Microsoft's servers. The report mentions that customers purchasing OpenAI's technology through Microsoft may face additional charges if they don't already use Microsoft servers. Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and the FTC have not yet provided a comment on the matter.

Google, Microsoft offer Nvidia chips to Chinese companies: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

Google, Microsoft offer Nvidia chips to Chinese companies: report

Google and Microsoft are reportedly offering Chinese companies access to Nvidia's AI chips by providing data center services outside of China. This comes as the Biden administration takes steps to prevent Chinese firms from using US technology, especially in the area of artificial intelligence, due to security concerns. Reuters reached out to Microsoft, Alphabet (Google's parent company), Nvidia, and the Department of Commerce for comments. The Biden administration has also proposed regulations requiring cloud companies to determine if foreign entities are accessing data centers in the US for AI model training.

Google's expert in US antitrust trial defends billions paid to device makers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google's expert in US antitrust trial defends billions paid to device makers

In the ongoing antitrust trial, Google's expert witness, Kevin Murphy, argued that the payments made by Google to Apple, wireless carriers, and others are not an abuse of monopoly but rather a result of normal competitive behavior. Murphy claimed that Apple and others leveraged Google and Microsoft against each other to secure large payments. He further stated that these payments often benefit users by leading to cheaper phones or better data plans. The trial focuses on allegations that Google's payments are an abuse of monopoly power.

How Google defended itself in the ad tech antitrust trial

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

How Google defended itself in the ad tech antitrust trial

Google has wrapped up its defense against claims of advertising software monopoly in a federal antitrust trial. The Justice Department and state attorneys general accuse Google of abusing control over ad technology and violating antitrust laws. However, Google's lawyers argued that the ad tech industry is highly competitive and accused the government of ignoring rivals such as Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon. The company's defense centered on justifying its actions, arguing that its products brought transparency and more revenue for publishers. Google also claimed it helped combat ad fraud and spam, and that publishers and advertisers have plenty of choice in their advertising tools.

Amazon to invest $4B (Rs. 32000 cr) in OpenAI rival Athropic.

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon to invest $4B (Rs. 32000 cr) in OpenAI rival Athropic.

Amazon is investing up to $4 billion in the AI startup Anthropic to compete in the growing AI cloud industry. Employees and cloud customers will have early access to Anthropic's technology, and the startup will primarily use Amazon's cloud services. This move allows Amazon to keep up with rivals Microsoft and Google, which have invested heavily in AI startups. Anthropic will also collaborate with Amazon on developing technology for the company's in-house AI chips. The partnership aims to drive enterprise usage and offer customers a broad range of AI models through Amazon's cloud services.

Vote on EU cybersecurity label delayed to May

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Vote on EU cybersecurity label delayed to May

National cybersecurity experts have delayed voting on a proposed EU cybersecurity label, which would allow tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to bid for sensitive EU cloud computing contracts. The European Union aims to implement a cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCS) that validates the cybersecurity of cloud services, assisting governments and businesses in choosing secure and trustworthy cloud vendors. However, disagreements over strict requirements for Big Tech to qualify for the highest level of the EU cybersecurity label have impeded progress. The draft scheme proposed by EU cybersecurity agency ENISA in 2020 was not voted on during the recent expert meeting. Further steps involve opinions from EU countries and a final decision by the European Commission.

Microsoft CEO Says AI Could Only Tighten Google's Stranglehold on Search

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Microsoft CEO Says AI Could Only Tighten Google's Stranglehold on Search

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified against Google's dominance in the search space, expressing concerns that competing with Google in the AI age would become even harder. Nadella emphasized that defaults drive user behavior, stating that users may have choice but won't switch from Google. Microsoft tried to entice Apple to switch Safari's default search engine to Bing but was unsuccessful. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Google for monopolizing digital advertising technologies and manipulating auctions. The lawsuit accuses Google of subverting competition and protecting its monopoly through exclusive deals.

Nvidia ruffles tech giants with move into cloud computing

Livemint

Livemint · 21d ago

Nvidia ruffles tech giants with move into cloud computing

Nvidia, the AI-chip giant, is shaking up the cloud computing sector by moving into it, posing a potential threat to established giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The company launched its own cloud-computing service, DGX Cloud, two years ago and is investing in AI cloud startups CoreWeave and Lambda. This strategic expansion signals Nvidia's influence and potential disruption in a field traditionally dominated by those major tech companies.

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