agent costs
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June 17, 2026
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Microsoft evaluates DeepSeek V3 for Copilot to cut agent costs, will offer cheaper tier within weeks
Microsoft is evaluating a self-hosted version of DeepSeek V3 to power Copilot Cowork as agent costs spiral. The company plans to launch a lower-cost tier within weeks while moving to usage-based pricing, charging enterprises for actual compute consumed rather than flat fees.