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Microsoft is gradually transforming AI features from optional paid add-ons to default built-in features, meaning users must pay higher fees for plans that include Copilot even if they do not use it.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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7/9/2026
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Valid until: 10/7/2026(expired)
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Microsoft 365 Price Hike of 42%: AI Feature Bundling and What Users Should Do
hackernewshackernews7/5/2026
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