Microsoft loses bid to dismiss Calif. antitrust law claims over OpenAI deal
By Alex Wilts ( September 28, 2026, 23:37 GMT | Insight) -- Microsoft must face claims that its exclusivity agreement with OpenAI violated California competition laws, a US judge ruled Monday while dismissing private plaintiffs' federal antitrust claim with leave to amend.Microsoft must face claims that its exclusivity agreement with OpenAI violated California competition laws, a US judge ruled Monday while dismissing private plaintiffs' federal antitrust claim with leave to amend....
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