Microsoft is looking to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot, report says

Microsoft is diversifying the AI models for its flagship AI assistant, 365 Copilot, to reduce its reliance on OpenAI. By adding internal and third-party AI models, Microsoft aims to cut costs and improve speed for its enterprise clients. While Microsoft will continue to work with OpenAI to develop frontier models, the tech giant is also looking to customize other third-party models to reduce the cost of running 365 Copilot. The move comes as other Big Tech firms have heavily invested in AI startups to develop advanced models for their own products, showing the competitive landscape in the tech industry.

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