Microsoft reportedly considering Chinese open-source model DeepSeek for Copilot to cut costs
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AJ Dellinger
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Microsoft is reportedly considering using a modified, self-hosted version of China's open-source DeepSeek-V4 model for its Copilot AI tool to reduce costs, moving away from its previous exclusive reliance on OpenAI. This potential shift comes as the cost of running AI models (tokenmaxxing) is taking a toll on Microsoft's AI operations. The move could have political implications, potentially drawing criticism from figures like Donald Trump due to the Chinese origin of the model.
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bskyMicrosoft reportedly considering Chinese open-source model DeepSeek for Copilot to cut costsgizmodo.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledMicrosoft, now free of the shackles that previously tied it to OpenAI, apparently has eyes for other AI models—particularly ones that are cheap.
According to a report from Axios, tokenmaxxing is taking its toll on Microsoft's AI tool Copilot, and it is looking at the possibility of using its own version of the Chinese open-source model DeepSeek to keep its costs down.
Assuming Microsoft were to take this path, the company would reportedly use a modified and self-hosted version of DeepSeek-V4, the latest version of the popular model from China.
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