Google files formal complaint against Microsoft in EU over its cloud services
In a significant development within the tech industry, Google filed a formal antitrust complaint with the European Commission on Wednesday. The complaint accuses Microsoft of using its licensing agreements in ways that allegedly limit competitive dynamics within the cloud computing market. The crux of Google's complaint lies in Microsoft's alleged practices related to its software and cloud services, which Google claims are designed to disadvantage competitors, thereby stifling innovation and limiting consumer choice. According to Google, these actions violate European Union competition laws designed to maintain a fair and competitive market. The complaint marks the latest chapter in a long-running…