Microsoft works to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot products, sources say

Microsoft is integrating internal and third-party AI models into its Microsoft 365 Copilot. This aims to reduce dependence on OpenAI and cut costs. The company is working to customize other open-weight models for better efficiency. Microsoft tracks these efforts closely, aiming for cost-efficiency and potentially passing savings to customers.

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