"Microsoft's Activision Deal Faces UK Hurdles and Call of Duty Concerns"
TL;DR
Microsoft's president, Brad Smith, met with UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt to discuss the company's $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, which was blocked by British competition authorities in April. Smith said he would work with regulators to seek UK approval for the deal and address any concerns they may have. Smith also spoke about the need for AI governance and regulations to govern it, saying it should not be the sole responsibility of tech companies.
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