Microsoft, AI and Copilot

Microsoft introduces new ‘pay-as-you-go’ AI agents
Microsoft has released its AI agents feature, small models designed to automate repetitive business tasks, to all of its commercial customers.
Microsoft adds ‘pay-as-you-go’ access for AI agents with M365 Copilot Chat
M365 Copilot Chat is a chat interface powered by OpenAI’s GPT4o that serves up responses based on web data (rather than information held in the Microsoft Graph, as per the paid M365 Copilot subscription). It also includes features such as Copilot Pages and image generation, as well as data protection and IT admin controls at no cost to users.
Microsoft relaunches Copilot for business with free AI chat and pay-as-you-go agents
Microsoft is relaunching its free Copilot for businesses as Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat today, complete with the ability to use AI agents. Copilot Chat is Microsoft’s latest attempt to get people used to using AI at work and relying on it enough to tempt them into paying $30 per month to get the full Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Microsoft launches Copilot Chat with AI agents; take that, Gemini!
Microsoft wants to make using Copilot a daily habit and take on Google's aggressive push of Gemini for Workspace.
Microsoft launches Copilot Chat for businesses to boost AI adoption
Microsoft on Wednesday rolled out a chat service allowing businesses to use on-demand AI agents for routine tasks, betting on the pay-as-you-go model to drive up the adoption of the technology.
Microsoft’s newest Copilot plan for business is pay-as-you-go
Microsoft is launching a pay-as-you-go plan for corporate customers that bundles together several, but not all, of the company’s existing AI-powered productivity features for Microsoft 365. The new plan,
Microsoft Advances Pay-As-You-Go Model, Google Adds AI Free Services To Paid
Microsoft has released a pay-as-you go AI model allowing businesses to use on-demand agents for routine tasks, while Google now includes some AI features in its paid services for free. The tools will make advertising a very different industry in 2025 for agencies and brands.

AI, Biden and data center

Microsoft's Copilot AI is coming to your Office apps - and it won't come cheap
Microsoft 365 subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, and some Asian markets just got an AI upgrade, along with a huge price ...
Microsoft’s free 365 Copilot Chat will let business users access AI agents in bid to expand adoption
Microsoft is looking to boost usage of its Copilot AI tools for businesses. (GeekWire File Photo /) Microsoft is adding a new ...
Microsoft forms new AI group under former Facebook head of engineering Jay Parikh
The Core AI group, run by Jay Parikh, will focus on AI, and AI agents in particular. Satya Nadella sees this technology as ...
Microsoft’s AutoGen update boosts AI agents with cross-language interoperability and observability
Microsoft's AutoGen for AI agents is popular among agent developers, and a new update addresses observability and flexibility issues.
Microsoft CEO Nadella forms new AI group to build and run apps for customers
Microsoft is forming a new group focused on developing AI apps and providing tools for third-party customers, the company ...
Microsoft creates new AI engineering group led by former Meta executive
Microsoft is creating a new engineering group that’s focused on artificial intelligence. Led by former Meta engineering chief ...
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Microsoft to Invest $3 Billion in Cloud and AI Infrastructure in India
Microsoft announces a $3 billion investment in India's cloud and AI infrastructure, emphasizing its dedication to an ...
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What Is Agentic AI? White-Collar Robots Are Here, For Better or Worse
Forget writing an essay or generating a picture—the latest AI products from Microsoft, OpenAI, and others aim to autonomously ...