
Microsoft is exploring a self-hosted, fine-tuned version of DeepSeek V4 or another open-source model to power Copilot Cowork at lower cost. The company expects to offer a lower-cost model within weeks and is moving Copilot Cowork to usage-based pricing. DeepSeek V4 is far cheaper to run but is Chinese, creating political risk.
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Microsoft shifts Copilot Cowork to usage-based pricing