Microsoft is increasing the price of its Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, adding the AI-powered Copilot assistant automatically unless users opt out. Learn how to avoid the price hike and keep your subscription without Copilot.
Microsoft is sending out notifications to its Microsoft 365 subscribers, informing them about upcoming changes to their subscriptions and urging them to take action if they wish to avoid Copilot and its associated costs. The emails from Microsoft warn that the price of a 365 Personal Subscription will increase, but assure users that this change reflects the added value of Copilot , an AI-powered assistant Microsoft believes users desire.
While Microsoft initially stated that users would have the option to choose plans without Copilot, the company seems to be pushing towards automatic inclusion of the AI assistant unless users specifically opt out. Failing to take action will result in a price hike and the addition of Copilot features to their existing plan. However, Microsoft has provided a way for users to avoid these changes. By clicking the 'Cancel Subscription' link within their Microsoft account, users can select a plan that excludes Copilot and revert to the previous price point, applicable to both annual and monthly payments. This emphasizes the importance of user action in preventing unwanted changes to their subscriptions. Microsoft's approach, while offering a reduced-price plan for those who decline Copilot, raises concerns about its opt-out rather than opt-in model and the use of potentially manipulative tactics to encourage users to accept the more expensive plan.
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