per-agent licensing

Per-agent licensing is an emerging Microsoft licensing model that shifts enterprise billing from per-user or per-device to per-AI-agent. Based on recent discussions, this approach could redefine software economics by turning AI agents into billable units, potentially increasing costs for organizations deploying multiple Copilot agents. The model focuses on counting and charging for each autonomous agent rather than human users, which may impact budgeting, compliance, and IT administration in Windows-centric environments. This tag covers threads exploring how per-agent licensing works, its implications for enterprise licensing strategies, and its role in Microsoft's broader AI monetization plans.