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AI IntelligenceJun 16, 2026AI Intelligence
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Microsoft's Copilot Cowork is switching from flat-rate to usage-based billing and may use DeepSeek V4 as a cheaper model option.

The move highlights the price war in the AI market and the need to tie costs to actual usage.

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Microsoft's Copilot Cowork is switching from flat-rate to usage-based billing and may use DeepSeek V4 as a cheaper model option. The move highlights the price war in the AI market and the need to tie costs to actual usage.