Last mentioned: Jun 27, 2026
AGCM opens investigation into Microsoft
Italy's antitrust authority announces a formal probe into Microsoft over alleged unfair commercial practices linked to the automatic upgrade to pricier AI-integrated Microsoft 365 plans and insufficient consumer notification.
Italy's competition authority has opened an investigation into Microsoft over automatic, higher-cost AI upgrades to Microsoft 365, with potential fines exceeding $20 billion and far-reaching implications for EU consumer protection law.
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