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Microsoft Copilot price hike triggers UK competition probe
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating whether Microsoft misled customers about avoiding costlier Copilot-equipped plans. The probe follows complaints that users were not clearly informed how to opt out of the AI-enhanced subscriptions. Microsoft faces potential fines if found in breach of consumer protection laws.
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The probe underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of how tech giants bundle AI features into existing products, often with opaque pricing.
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