Microsoft publicly accused Google of running 'shadow campaigns' to undermine its business and influence cloud regulation in Europe.
Microsoft alleged that Google formed a group called the Open Cloud Coalition to tilt the regulatory landscape in favor of its own cloud services.
Google responded by stating its concerns with Microsoft's anticompetitive practices and the negative downstream effects they have on cybersecurity, innovation, and choice.
This accusation highlights the intensifying tensions between the two tech giants, as they compete in the cloud market where Microsoft has historically outperformed Google.