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Microsoft is taking a bold step by integrating its AI-powered Copilot assistant into consumer Microsoft 365 subscriptions in select countries. This move is a strategic shift towards integrating AI capabilities directly into user workflows. Consumers in Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand will now gain access to Copilot features in Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions. This includes AI-powered assistance in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Designer. While the inclusion of Copilot comes with a slight price increase, it offers users a cost-effective option compared to a standalone Copilot Pro subscription. The decision to bundle Copilot into consumer plans suggests a potential future move for business customers as well, though details are yet to be revealed. Analysts believe that AI features will become increasingly integrated into office software subscriptions, driving broader adoption of AI tools.

References:

• news.microsoft.com - Microsoft will also increase the cost of the subscription — prices will vary in each country — though this will be less than the cost of a separate Copilot Pro subscription. - 14d
• Arm?s high - Microsoft is bundling its Copilot generative AI (genAI) assistant with consumer Microsoft 365 subscriptions in several countries, the  .  Copilot Pro will be included in Microsoft 365 Personal and F - 14d
• www.theverge.com - It’s also possible the Copilot bundling in consumer M365 subscriptions could presage a similar move for business customers, though there’s no mention of such a move on the horizon just yet - 14d
• Latest stories for ZDNET in Artificial Intelligence - In the US, Copilot Pro costs an extra $20 per user per month for M365 Family and Personal customers. - 14d

Classification:

• HashTags: Microsoft Copilot AI
• Company: Microsoft
• Product: Microsoft 365
• Feature: Copilot
• Type: AI
• Severity: Informative