Microsoft Cuts AI Costs With In-House Models

Microsoft is reducing its reliance on OpenAI and Anthropic by deploying its own MAI models in widely used products like Excel and Word. The shift, reported by Bloomberg, comes as the company increasingly builds its own AI infrastructure, including seven new MAI models announced at its Build conference last month. The move reflects a broader industry trend of tech companies reining in AI spending after a period of heavy investment. Amazon, Uber, Meta, and Accenture have made similar cost-cutting moves, with some firms even turning to cheaper Chinese AI models despite potential security concerns.