French antitrust authority is investigating Microsoft over concerns that it may be manipulating search results to hinder smaller competitors who use Bing technology, potentially stifling competition in the search-engine syndication market. The probe aims to determine if Microsoft is abusing its dominant position to disadvantage rivals and harm consumers, showcasing escalating regulatory scrutiny on big tech firms for anti-competitive practices.Microsoft is facing scrutiny from the French antitrust authority over concerns that it may be undermining the quality of search results for smaller competitors who pay to utilize Bing technology. The investigation centers on whether Microsoft has abused its dominant position