Microsoft joins AI cost-cutting trend by relying more on its own models
TechCrunch AI Lucas Ropek July 7, 2026

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# Microsoft Cuts AI Spending by Using Its Own Models Microsoft is spending less money on artificial intelligence by relying more on technology it built itself rather than licensing or buying from other companies. This move follows a trend where major tech companies are realizing they don't need to depend as heavily on outside AI providers, allowing them to keep more money in their own pockets while maintaining the AI capabilities their products need.
Microsoft is the latest Silicon Valley giant to cut back on its AI spending.
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