Big Tech Dodges HSR Reviews Amid AI Race

FTC and DOJ Scrutinize Select Deals

Amidst the fierce competition in the AI sector, major tech companies are reportedly exploiting loopholes to avoid thorough antitrust reviews by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Strategic Avoidance

Several high-profile AI acquisitions have slipped under the radar of antitrust regulators, raising concerns about potential anti-competitive practices. These deals have escaped rigorous Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) reviews, which are mandatory for transactions exceeding specific thresholds.