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Competition regulators from G7 nations are pledging to address potential competitive threats within artificial intelligence (AI) markets, as emphasized by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division. These remarks were made following their participation in the G7 Competition Authorities and Policymakers Summit, hosted in Rome by Italy’s Competition Authority.
During the summit, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan and other officials issued a communique, outlining concerns regarding the growing dominance of certain companies in AI-related sectors. They also proposed guiding principles to ensure that AI markets remain competitive and fair. Key concerns raised include the risk of concentrated market power and the potential for AI technologies to facilitate collusion or improper information sharing among firms.
To safeguard open and competitive AI markets, G7 competition authorities and policymakers have committed to enhancing oversight and timely enforcement of competition laws. According to the FTC’s press release, authorities will remain vigilant in detecting and addressing any anti-competitive behavior.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Doha Mekki led the DOJ’s Antitrust Division at the summit. Mekki emphasized that sharing the U.S. experience and collaborating with international regulators will help strengthen the enforcement of antitrust laws. “Reflecting on best practices alongside international enforcers helps us better apply U.S. antitrust laws to unlock economic opportunity for the American people,” Mekki stated.
Looking ahead, G7 authorities plan to continue exchanging knowledge and experiences related to AI technologies, policies, and enforcement actions. The communique reaffirmed their commitment to taking timely action, as needed, to maintain competitive digital markets across G7 economies.
In recent months, U.S. regulators have intensified scrutiny of major tech companies driving AI innovation. The FTC and DOJ have signaled their intent to investigate whether the dominance of certain firms is stifling competition in the AI sector.
Notably, in September, the DOJ reportedly contacted Nvidia, which controls over 80% of the AI chip market, to review the terms of its contracts and partnerships, highlighting concerns over the firm’s potential influence on market competition.
This increased regulatory focus signals a broader global effort to ensure that AI markets develop in ways that promote competition, innovation, and consumer benefits.
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