Microsoft Tests DeepSeek V4 as Low-Cost Copilot Alternative, Plans Launch in Weeks
Microsoft is considering integrating DeepSeek's V4 large language model into its Copilot productivity tool as a low-cost alternative. The company is testing a locally deployed version of DeepSeek V4 on Microsoft Cloud, along with other open-source models, to replace the current Anthropic and OpenAI models that power Copilot. The move aims to reduce service costs. Microsoft plans to launch this low-cost model service in the coming weeks, according to a report from Axios cited by Sina Finance.