Microsoft's Copilot for Business Goes Pay-as-You-Go: A New Approach to AI Productivity

Microsoft's Copilot for Business Goes Pay-as-You-Go: A New Approach to AI Productivity

Microsoft is introducing a flexible new pricing model for its AI-powered productivity tools, offering businesses a pay-as-you-go option for accessing a subset of its Copilot features. This move, designed to attract a wider range of customers, introduces "Copilot Chat," a distinct offering that leverages OpenAI's GPT-4o model and integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Copilot Chat: A More Accessible Entry Point Unlike the existing Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription, which carries a $30 per user per month fee, Copilot Chat provides a metered approach. This allows businesses to scale their AI investments based on actual usage, making it a more attractive option for companies seeking to experiment with AI or those with varying levels of need. Key Features of Copilot Chat: Conversational AI: Interact with Copilot through natural language, asking questions, generating text, and creating images. Workflow Automation: Build and deploy "agents" to automate ro…