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Microsoft Copilot price hike sparks UK competition probe

Microsoft is facing a competition probe in the UK over its decision to increase the price of its Copilot AI subscription. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether this price hike, which affects business and enterprise customers, could harm competition. The probe also considers whether Microsoft's bundling of Copilot with other services might disadvantage competitors. AI

IMPACT Potential impact on AI tool pricing and market competition as regulators scrutinize bundling and price increases.

RANK_REASON Regulatory probe into a specific product pricing decision by a major tech company.

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Microsoft Copilot price hike sparks UK competition probe

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Microsoft faces competition probe over Copilot subscription price hike

    Watchdog asks whether customers were clearly told how to avoid the costlier AI-equipped plans