#294 Acquisitions or Not? Big Tech's Big Problems Investing in Artificial Intelligence

It's no secret that competition agencies in the U.S. and elsewhere have been scrutinizing Big Tech's efforts to acquire emerging players in the AI space. In this episode, Luis Blanquez of Bona Law, P.C., talks to co-hosts Alicia Downey and Anant Raut about how the enforcers' concerns are now extending to investments, licensing deals, and other types of transactions that fall outside merger clearance review. Will recently announced investigations into such transactions protect future rivals from Big Tech's dominance or chill investments in AI technology innovation? Listen to this episode to learn about the effect these investigations may be having on not just the companies directly involved, but also venture capital investors and AI start-ups generally. With special guest: Luis Blanquez, Partner, Bona Law P.C. Related Links: Mergers & Acquisitions, AI and Antitrust: The New Creative Ways for Big Tech to Enter the AI Market and Avoid HSR Rules, The Antitrust Attorney Blog (July 21, 2024) UK Competition and Markets Authority, AI Strategic update (April 29, 2024) Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Anant Raut