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OpenAI flags competition concerns to EU regulators
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 9, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 9, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
OpenAI raised AI competition concerns with EU regulators, focusing on market dynamics and Google's dominance in the sector.
(Reuters) -OpenAI said on Thursday the arguments it presented to EU authorities last month mirrored its public statements about competition in the AI space, particularly in the context of antitrust investigations into Alphabet's Google.
The ChatGPT-maker recently took its concerns to EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera, telling her office during a September 24 meeting about the difficulties it faces in competing with entrenched giants. It also urged the regulators to prevent large platforms from locking in users, Bloomberg News reported earlier on Thursday, citing meeting notes.
OpenAI said the European Commission was already examining how large, vertically integrated platforms were leveraging existing market positions into AI, including by reviewing specific intercompany agreements.
The European Commission and Google did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.
The company, which now has more than 800 million weekly ChatGPT users, became the world's most valuable startup - with a $500 billion valuation - after completing a secondary share sale last week.
(Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and learn. AI can perform tasks such as problem-solving, understanding natural language, and recognizing patterns.
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the day-to-day operations of the EU.
An antitrust investigation examines business practices to ensure they do not harm competition. It aims to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition in the marketplace.
A startup is a newly established business, often in the technology sector, focused on developing a unique product or service to meet market demands. Startups typically seek funding to grow rapidly.
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