2026-07-29: UK CMA Investigates Microsoft Copilot Pricing; BaFin to Monitor AI in Finance

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft's pricing strategy for its Copilot feature in Microsoft 365 subscriptions. This probe focuses on consumer choice and pricing transparency, potentially impacting the AI market. Additionally, BaFin will oversee AI applications in banks and insurers under the EU AI Act, emphasizing transparency and high-risk areas. Arm's revenue growth is driven by increased demand for AI-dedicated chips, with significant rises in licensing and royalties. Other stories include Germany's AI initiatives in asylum processing, Apple's leadership transition, and xAI's legal challenge against Minnesota's AI nudity ban. Read the full news brief: https://metacurate.io/briefs/daily/2026-07-29