Microsoft has recently made significant advancements in AI accessibility by integrating OpenAI’s advanced o1 model into its Copilot feature, now available for free to Windows users. Previously, unlimited access to this model required a subscription costing up to $200 per month.
The o1 model, released in December 2024, offers enhanced reasoning capabilities, providing more accurate and comprehensive responses. Microsoft’s integration of this model into Copilot’s “Think Deeper” feature allows users to access these advanced AI functionalities without any cost.
This move underscores Microsoft’s commitment to democratizing AI technology, making sophisticated tools more accessible to a broader audience. By offering free access to the o1 model through Copilot, Windows users can now leverage advanced AI capabilities previously limited to premium subscribers.
A few key takeaways:
- Think Deeper is a more advanced AI reasoning tool within Copilot, providing deeper insights and generating more complex responses, including code.
- Completely free, though Microsoft hints at some usage limitations depending on demand.
- No sign of a future paywall—yet.
It’s also interesting that OpenAI is already moving on with o3, a more advanced model that likely won’t be free. Microsoft is betting big on AI accessibility, but it’ll be worth watching if this stays free long-term.
Upcoming Microsoft Build Developer Conference
Microsoft has announced that its Build developer conference will take place from May 19th to 22nd, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center. The event is expected to feature numerous AI-related announcements, including updates to Copilot AI for both consumers and businesses, as well as integrated AI features in Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
Vinod Ram has been in Software Industry since 2006 and has experience of over 16 years in Software Development & Project Management domain specialised majorly in LAMP stack & Open Source Technology, building enterprise level Web based Application, Large Database driven and huge traffic Websites and Project Management.
He loves to write information articles and blog to share his knowledge and experience with the outside world and help people to find solution for their problems.