The G7 nations want to ensure AI isn’t used to facilitate "collusion” between AI firms that could lead to the sharing of sensitive information or forming a monopoly.
G7 nations’ antitrust authorities have signaled they may take “vigorous” enforcement action to protect competition in the artificial intelligence sector to tackle risks before they become “entrenched or irreversible.”
The watchdogs said in an Oct. 4 communiqué after a two-day summit in Rome that they want to reduce the “competitive bottlenecks” that hinder new AI entrants compared to established firms, which often get first access to generative AI tools, data and specialized chips.
They added they want to ensure AI isn’t used to facilitate “collusion” between AI firms as it could lead to price controls, sharing competitively sensitive information — or creating a monopoly.
