Microsoft moves ‘further away’ from OpenAI, adds Anthropic AI model to Copilot assistant

Microsoft has begun diversifying its AI technology by integrating a model from Anthropic into its 365 Copilot assistant. The Amazon and Google-backed AI startup is a key rival to Microsoft’s principal partner, OpenAI. The software giant recently announced that it will start using the Anthropic model to answer some queries for its commercial clients. This move signals a shift in Microsoft’s generative AI strategy, which has historically relied almost exclusively on OpenAI models for features across products like Bing and Windows. Microsoft is the lead investor in OpenAI, having committed more than $13 billion as part of its strategic partnership.

How can Microsoft 365 Copilot assistant users access Anthropic’s models