The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is actively pursuing a comprehensive antitrust investigation of Microsoft Corp., a probe that was initiated towards the end of the Biden Administration. This move signals that Andrew Ferguson, the new FTC Chair appointed by Donald Trump, intends to closely scrutinize major technology companies.
According to sources familiar with the matter who requested anonymity due to the confidential nature of the investigation, FTC staff have been diligently working on the investigation in recent weeks. They have been engaging with various companies and other entities to gather information and evidence.
This ongoing investigation highlights the FTC’s commitment to assessing potential anticompetitive practices within the tech industry under the new leadership.
