Microsoft is building internal AI models to cut OpenAI dependence and costs by up to 89%
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-07-29
Microsoft is building internal AI models to cut its reliance on OpenAI and reduce costs for some workloads by up to 89%, according to VentureBeat. The post also cites a CNN story noting that nearly 20% of young people use chatbots to prepare for face-to-face conversations, especially in dating, reigniting debate over social anxiety and the limits of AI emotional support.
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