Innovation

Competition in generative artificial intelligence foundation models

This working paper examines how competition in foundation models (FMs) works.

What should be done about Google’s quasi-monopoly in search?

What should be done about Google’s quasi-monopoly in search? Mandatory data sharing versus AI-driven technological competition

This paper explores the crucial role of search engines in modern digital economies and their impact on user welfare.

Can Europe make its space launch industry competitive?

Europe is falling behind in the global commercial space launch sector; a new programme may not be enough to fix the shortcomings

Why should the European Union invest in the new space race?

Antitrust issues raised by answer engines

This paper outlines some early antitrust issues related to answer engines and the response competition authorities should adopt.

China’s growth: what is to come?

Decelerated economic growth has and will continue to determine China’s position in global, regional and national spheres.

Employer perspectives on employee work location: collaboration, culture and control

Employee surveys across different countries indicate that employees prefer working remotely and do not want to return to the office full time.

Search to answer engine shift challenges dynamic competition

Microsoft and Google’s move towards answer engines requires competition authorities to preserve dynamic competition.

The ‘anywhere’ jobs are not everywhere – they’re in cities

Given new remote working arrangements, online gigs can be completed in the lowest-cost locations; they’re mainly done by workers in large cities.

The big tech world is in crisis – and that might be a good thing

Big tech companies have been left exposed because they overestimated the growth of online activities during the pandemic, writes Christophe Carugati.