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MSFT Says the Next Phase of AI Is 'Per Seat Plus Consumption' as Copilot Usage Grows

Jul 30, 2026 · 04:55 AM ET· updated 2h ago
MSFT Says the Next Phase of AI Is 'Per Seat Plus Consumption' as Copilot Usage Grows

Microsoft says AI's next growth phase will depend less on software subscriptions and more on how customers use its AI tools.

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Microsoft is changing how it charges for AI—instead of just paying a monthly fee, you'll pay more when you actually use the AI tools a lot. This shows their AI is becoming popular and they're finding new ways to make money from it.

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