# Microsoft is transitioning # CopilotCowork to usage-based pricing and exploring a # Microsofthosted version of # DeepSeek as a cheaper model option. This move
Microsoft is shifting its CopilotCowork service to a usage-based pricing model. The company is also considering offering a Microsoft-hosted version of DeepSeek as a more economical alternative. This strategy aligns with Microsoft's broader adoption of multiple AI models and may face scrutiny due to DeepSeek's origin. AI
IMPACT This pricing shift and model exploration by Microsoft could influence enterprise AI adoption costs and multi-model strategies.