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The Potential Impact Of Agentic AI On Competition And Merger Review
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Fusion42 · 4 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Agentic AI systems capable of executing complex tasks autonomously pose new challenges for competition authorities by potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in markets, affecting horizontal merger reviews. The technology may increase competition through efficiency but also raises risks like algorithmic collusion and market power concentration, requiring merger assessments to consider firms' AI deployment and capabilities on a case-by-case basis.
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Merger review will now demand proof of AI deployment and impact on competition for your company. You must prepare to show how your AI tools shape market dynamics or face tougher regulatory scrutiny.
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