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Microsoft Expands AI Offerings with Free Copilot Chat and Pay-As-You-Go Agents

The new Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat introduces flexible pricing for AI agents, aiming to drive adoption among businesses hesitant about subscription costs.

Overview

  • Microsoft has launched Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, a free chat service for businesses that includes pay-as-you-go AI agents for task automation.
  • The service enables businesses to create AI agents using natural language to perform tasks like market research, strategy development, and meeting preparation.
  • Agent usage is priced on a metered basis, with costs determined by the complexity of tasks and the type of data accessed, such as Microsoft Graph-based actions.
  • Copilot Chat serves as an alternative to the $30-per-user-per-month Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription but lacks integration with Office apps like Word and Excel.
  • This move reflects Microsoft's strategy to increase AI adoption and showcase the value of its AI tools, addressing concerns over the cost and complexity of its previous offerings.