azure hosted models

The azure hosted models tag covers discussions about AI models deployed on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, particularly in the context of enterprise AI tools like Copilot Cowork. Recent threads focus on Microsoft's consideration of hosting a fine-tuned DeepSeek model on Azure as a lower-cost option for agentic AI workloads, alongside usage-based billing for Copilot Cowork. Topics include multi-model support, cost controls, and the shift from subscription pricing to variable cloud billing for autonomous agents. The tag reflects enterprise IT concerns about AI deployment, cost management, and platform strategy within Microsoft's ecosystem.