AI, Algorithms, and Antitrust

The inculcation of artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithm-based decision-making systems into the realm of digital markets has fundamentally changed the competition law in India. The classical antitrust law of the Competition Act, 2002, in general, the concept of agreement, collusion, and abusing dominance, are being redefined by the self-educating algorithms with the autonomy of search and price optimization. This paper reviews the secondary literature and academic debate and seeks to determine how algorithmic systems are criticizing the legal doctrines and jurisprudence by Competition Commission of India (CCI).