Microsoft joins AI cost-cutting trend by relying more on its own models

Microsoft has begun using its own artificial intelligence models instead of relying solely on software from third-party providers in programs like Excel and Word, according to reports. This shift is part of a broader cost-cutting trend across the technology industry, as companies work to reduce spending on expensive AI services. Large technology companies including Amazon, Uber, Meta, and Accenture have also taken steps to curb their AI spending, and some firms are even exploring cheaper alternatives from Chinese providers despite security concerns.