Microsoft's Copilot Cowork moves to usage-based billing and may tap DeepSeek

Microsoft's Copilot Cowork is transitioning to a usage-based billing model, moving away from flat-rate pricing, which has been deemed unsustainable. Additionally, the company is considering integrating a refined version of DeepSeek V4 as a more cost-effective model option. This shift highlights a growing trend in the industry towards more flexible billing structures, which may influence how practitioners budget for AI services and optimize resource usage.