Microsoft (MSFT) Faces Browser Scrutiny As New York Clouds Data Center Expansion

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Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) is under fresh antitrust pressure after the Browser Choice Alliance accused the company of using browser bundling and dark patterns in Windows to steer users toward its Edge browser. New York has issued an executive order placing a moratorium on new large scale data centers, creating uncertainty for Microsoft’s planned AI focused infrastructure buildout in the state. Other US states are reported to be considering similar restrictions on data centers, which could...