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DOJ antitrust chief warns mergers: AI disruption claims must be backed by evidence
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Published on 7 May 2026
‘AI will disrupt markets’ won’t pass review without proof
The US Justice Department’s antitrust chief has warned dealmakers against using AI disruption as a catch all excuse during merger reviews. Any claim that AI will fundamentally change competition must be supported by real evidence. Companies are urged to engage with the division early, and the DOJ says it will not tolerate misleading statements, even if an AI narrative seems tempting.
- AI disruption arguments in merger reviews need solid proof
- DOJ expects parties to engage with the antitrust division
- Misleading claims about AI will be treated as unacceptable
- The DOJ says it knows companies may try AI as cover
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