BusinessThe Decoder· Jun 16, 2026
Microsoft Eyes DeepSeek Model for Copilot Cowork Amid Billing Shift
Microsoft is considering a fine-tuned version of DeepSeek V4 as a lower-cost option within Copilot Cowork. The company plans to move the product to usage-based billing, following statements that flat-rate pricing is not sustainable. This change reflects wider industry moves toward flexible pricing structures for AI tools.
Key points
- →Evaluating fine-tuned DeepSeek V4 as cheaper model for Copilot Cowork
- →Transitioning to usage-based billing for the product
- →Flat-rate pricing called unsustainable by Copilot leadership
- →Shift aligns with broader industry pricing trends
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MicrosoftCopilot CoworkDeepSeekDeepseek V4
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