azure ai models

Discussions on WindowsForum.com about Azure AI models cover Microsoft's enterprise AI strategy, including the general availability of Copilot Cowork with usage-based billing and the potential addition of a Microsoft-hosted DeepSeek model as a lower-cost option. Another key topic is Microsoft Build 2026, where the company unveiled seven internally developed MAI models, including the reasoning model MAI-Thinking-1, signaling a shift to reduce dependence on OpenAI while still offering OpenAI models through Azure. These threads explore how Azure AI models are reshaping enterprise AI deployment, pricing, and the competitive landscape between Microsoft and OpenAI.