UK watchdog investigates Microsoft over Copilot price hike practices

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft over allegations that customers were misled when the company added AI features to Microsoft 365 subscriptions and raised prices. The watchdog is examining whether customers received clear information about how to avoid costlier AI-equipped plans.

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"Microsoft faces an investigation by the UK's competition watchdog over whether customers were misled when it added features to Microsoft 365 subscriptions and raised prices." The Register: Microsoft

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"Microsoft faces an investigation by the UK's competition watchdog over whether customers were misled when it added features to Microsoft 365 subscriptions and raised prices." The Register: Microsoft faces competition probe over Copilot subscription price hike https://www. theregister.com/software/2026/ 07/29/microsoft-faces-competition-probe-over-copilot-subscription-price-hike/5280474 @ theregis