AI, digital platform ties bring competition risks, Australian regulator says
( September 4, 2026, 01:08 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Australian antitrust regulator said increasing connections between artificial intelligence offerings and digital platform services can improve user experience but may also raise barriers to entry and expansion. In a speech on Thursday, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said AI is changing the relationship between existing digital platforms and new AI services, and that it’s important for competition authorities to identify concerns about data being used to train AI models without informed consent. Cass-Gottlieb also said the regulator is working with Australian governments to improve access to procurement data and strengthen cartel detection in public-sector markets.Speech follows:...
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