OpenAI reaffirmed GPT 5.6 as the top choice for Microsoft Copilot 365, following reports of Microsoft integrating its in-house MAI models to reduce operational costs.
The move is seen as a reaffirmation of the long-standing collaboration
Jul 10, 2026
03:41 pm
What's the storyOpenAI has announced that its latest model, GPT 5.6, will be the "preferred model" for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
The announcement comes as a response to recent speculation about the future of OpenAI's partnership with tech giant Microsoft.
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