Tech behemoths are on an AI spending spree, doling out billions to invest in, poach from, and gobble up smaller companies developing the world’s artificial intelligence technology. But as they snap up the small players, Big Tech is toeing a fine line with antitrust watchdogs. If they’re not careful, the tech giants may face a further crackdown from regulators on these AI deals — and considering how antitrust enforcers have been scrutinizing them lately, it may not end well for Silicon Valley.
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