Microsoft Faces UK Probe Over Copilot-Linked Price Hikes

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating whether Microsoft misled customers into paying higher subscription fees by bundling Copilot into its productivity software suites. Regulators are examining if these pricing tactics violate consumer protection laws or create unfair market practices. This inquiry marks a growing trend of authorities scrutinizing how major technology firms integrate artificial intelligence products into existing business models to influence consumer spending.