Microsoft Joins AI Cost Cutting Trend by Relying More on Its Own Models Microsoft has begun deploying its own in house models for certain tasks within Office 365, marking a significant shift away from relying on third party AI services like OpenAI and Anthropic.
This move is part of a broader trend among tech giants to reduce costs associated with AI services. The astronomical costs of AI services have become a major concern for companies.
Some are exploring cheaper alternatives, including Chinese models despite concerns over security.