This document discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and competition policy, outlining the importance of competition in the AI supply market and the tools available for competition authorities. It highlights potential challenges and areas of concern, such as market structures and the need for cooperation among authorities. The document also emphasizes future interests regarding the use of AI by competition authorities and regulatory considerations.

1. Artificial Intelligence, Data
and Competition
Overview of Background Note
Richard May
OECD Competition Division

2. Background Note contents
1. Introduction
2. What is AI?
3. Competition in the supply of AI
4. Tools available to competition authorities
5. Future areas of interest for competition
policy and AI
6. Conclusion

3. Section 2: Generative AI
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition - OECD

4. • Unclear how competition will evolve
• Potential issues to consider
Section 3: Competition in the supply of AI
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Competition
crucial for AI
Potential
importance
warrants
attention
Warrants
attention
Key inputs
users / eco-
systems
Key inputs
Availability of key
inputs
Access to users /
ecosystems
Nature of market
/ structure
Digital market
context

5. Section 4: Response from
competition authorities
 International and domestic co-operation
 Gathering information
– Monitoring, advocacy, market studies
– Investing in skills / knowledge
• Enforcement / Regulation
– Monitoring potential breaches, such as abuse
– Concerns about partnerships
– Questions over ex-ante regulation

6. Effects of AI on competition
in other markets
Section 5: Future areas of interest
Use of AI by competition
authorities

7. richard.may@oecd.org
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