Microsoft launches Copilot Cowork with DeepSeek integration, 30-40% cost savings vs competitors
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AI summary
Microsoft has launched Copilot Cowork, an enterprise AI agent, globally as of June 16-17, 2025. The company reports it costs 30-40% less per prompt than competing services like Anthropic's Claude Cowork. Additionally, Microsoft is considering integrating the DeepSeek model as a cheaper alternative for corporate clients.
Why this matters
- Widely covered
- International coverage
- Picking up pace
Key facts
- Copilot Cowork is now generally available to users.Confirmed by multiple sources · 3DNews, IT之家, Impress Watch, Spider's Web, TechRadar
- It is 30-40% cheaper per prompt compared to Claude Cowork.Confirmed by multiple sources · IT之家, Impress Watch
- It is available to Microsoft 365 Copilot license holders.Confirmed by multiple sources · IT之家, Impress Watch
- During the preview, over half of Fortune 500 companies used Copilot Cowork.Reported by a single source · IT之家
- Microsoft is considering integrating DeepSeek as a cheaper alternative to OpenAI and Anthropic.Reported by a single source · 3DNews
How outlets framed it
The Russian source emphasizes Microsoft potentially

Timeline
3DNews· Russia
Microsoft подключит DeepSeek к Copilot Cowork в качестве экономичной альтернативы OpenAI и Anthropic
IT之家· China
成本平均便宜 30~40%,微软上线 Copilot Cowork 智能体 AI
Impress Watch· Japan
Copilot Cowork、一般提供開始 Claude Coworkより30〜40%安価で企業文脈対応
Spider's Web· Poland
Copilot Cowork już działa. To twój najmocniejszy agent do biura
TechRadar· United Kingdom
Microsoft makes Copilot Cowork open to everyone, and wants to help you tackle even the trickiest work tasks
Sources by country
Russia · Russian
China · Chinese
Japan · Japanese
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