Microsoft president Brad Smith softens stance on the CMA, describing them as ‘fair’ following Activision Blizzard acquisition

 Microsoft president Brad Smith has softened his stance on the UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) following the completion of the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft.In a new interview with the BBC’s Today Program, Smith described the CMA as “tough and fair” before going on to say that they “created a pragmatic path forward for innovation and investment.”This is a dramatic change in tone compared to some of Smith’s previous comments when news broke of the CMA’s initial move

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