Microsoft & Activision Blizzard $(2023)-$ Software Industry

primary research using at least $2,$ and preferably $3,$ primary sources.$$ These sources can include financial publications such as the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and the Economist.

The background of the case $-$ primary activities of the firms, the actual $($or expected if the deal not yet closed$)$ revenue of the combined firm, and the acquisition price

From your primary research $-$ The expected benefits of the deal, keeping in mind the typical objectives defined in your text in the section titled "Horizontal Merger & Acquisition Strategies"

From your primary research $-$ Specific examples of the expected benefits

A summary of the objectives met as reported by your chosen AI tool.$$

An evaluation of the output that you received from AI$.$ Was the output consistent with the results of your primary research?$$ Were there discrepancies with information you received from the primary research?$$ Was the information in the citations provided by AI valid and supported by your primary research?

Based on your comparisons of AI output to your primary research, what decisions would you make as a manager about the use of AI in the workplace?

Citations to your primary research must be provided.