This opinion will examine the strategies implemented by major digital players aimed at consolidating – or leveraging – their current market power upstream in the generative artificial intelligence value chain, in order to expand in this booming sector. The Autorité will look in particular at the practices implemented by players that are already present in the cloud infrastructure sector and at issues relating to access to cloud infrastructure, data and skilled workforces. It will also examine investments by major digital players in innovative companies specialised in generative artificial intelligence.

As part of its inquiries, the Autorité is today launching a public consultation to gather comments from stakeholders, who are invited to respond to the Autorité’s questions and submit their answers by Friday, 22 March to consultationavisiagenerative@autoritedelaconcurrence.fr.

These contributions will feed into the Autorité’s work and be incorporated into the final opinion.

French Competition Authority Launches Inquiry into Generative Artificial Intelligence Sector and Seeks Public Input

The French Competition Authority has launched an ex officio inquiry into the generative artificial intelligence sector, with a particular focus on the practices of major digital players in the cloud infrastructure sector. The investigation will examine issues related to access to cloud infrastructure, data, and skilled workforces, as well as investments by digital giants in innovative companies specializing in generative artificial intelligence. As part of the inquiry, the Authority has also opened a public consultation to gather input from stakeholders, which will inform its final opinion.

French Competition Authority Launches Inquiry into Generative Artificial Intelligence Sector and Seeks Public Input

The French Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into the generative artificial intelligence sector, focusing on the strategies employed by major digital players to consolidate their market power and expand in this growing industry.