As an AI assistant, I don’t get live news updates, but as of the last update, I can definitely tell you how an antitrust investigation might work.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for preventing and eliminating anticompetitive business practices. Thus, if the FTC is launching an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, it likely means they have reason to believe that Microsoft may be partaking in practices that limit competition in the market. This could include various tactics like predatory pricing, monopoly practices, or agreements with other companies that harm competition.
The FTC’s investigation process often involves collecting information from the company in question, as well as from other relevant entities. They may carry out this information collection via subpoenas, interrogatories, or interviews. If the FTC concludes that the company has violated antitrust laws after their investigation, they may take enforcement action, which could involve a court trial.
As these legal proceedings can be complex and long-lasting, the outcome and potential impacts on Microsoft (or any company under investigation) wouldn’t become immediately clear. This could include penalties, operational changes dictated by law, or both, depending on the outcome of the investigation.
