Microsoft threatens to restrict data from rival AI search tools - Bloomberg News


FILE PHOTO: Smartphone is seen in front of Microsoft logo displayed in this illustration taken, July 26, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

(Reuters) -Microsoft Corp has threatened to cut off access to its internet-search data, which it licenses to rival search engines, if they do not stop using it as the basis for their own artificial intelligence chat products, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

The company has told at least two customers that using its Bing search index - a map of the internet that can be scanned in real time - to feed their AI chat tools violates the terms of their contract, the news agency said, citing people familiar with the dispute.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Why AI safety controls are not very effective
Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
UK artist seeks selfies for AI-generated 'national portrait'
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future
Samsung Electronics proposes unconditional talks with union; strike plan holds
Bessent to CNBC: US, China discussing AI 'guardrails'
Applied Materials sees quarterly revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending
OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says
US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit
OpenAI brings Codex coding tool to ChatGPT mobile app

Others Also Read