Microsoft faces a class action lawsuit alleging its $13 billion OpenAI

Microsoft faces a class action lawsuit claiming its $13B OpenAI deal restricted competition and inflated AI prices. The suit alleges exclusivity to Azure raised ChatGPT costs up to 200x rivals. Though OpenAI began using Google Cloud in 2025, Microsoft’s influence persists. Plaintiffs seek damages and a court ban on restrictions, amid ongoing FTC antitrust scrutiny of Microsoft’s AI partnerships.