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UK Competition Regulator Launches Investigation into Microsoft's Business Software Practices

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in its business software suite, including Windows, Office, and AI-powered tools, to determine if bundling and default settings hinder customer switching and interoperability with rival products.

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