Microsoft Adds Anthropic’s AI To Copilot For Smarter Tools

Microsoft adds Anthropic’s AI to Copilot, giving users Claude models alongside OpenAI for smarter, flexible enterprise tools.
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Microsoft Adds Anthropic’s AI To Copilot For Smarter Tools
Microsoft adds Anthropic’s AI to Copilot, marking a major shift in its AI strategy. For years, Copilot has been powered mainly by OpenAI’s models, but starting this week, business users will get a new option: Anthropic’s Claude AI. Image Credits:Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images This partnership signals a move away from Microsoft’s earlier exclusivity with OpenAI. Just weeks ago, Microsoft confirmed Anthropic’s AI would be integrated into Office 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook. Now, the expansion into Copilot opens the door for more flexibility and enterprise-grade innovation. Why Microsoft’s Anthropic Deal Matters By adding Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.1 and Claude Sonnet 4, Microsoft is giving Copilot users more choice. Businesses can now pick between OpenAI’s deep reasoning models or Anthropic’s advanced Claude AI, depending on their needs. This not only reduces Microsoft’s reliance on OpenAI but also makes Copilot more competitive in a crowded AI market. For co…