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Microsoft is simplifying its AI offerings, announcing the integration of Copilot for Sales, Service, and Finance into the core Microsoft 365 Copilot package, effective this October. This bundling is expected to reduce costs for businesses seeking comprehensive AI solutions. Further expanding its AI capabilities, Microsoft is developing Agent 365, a suite of tools focused on managing and securing AI agents within the Microsoft ecosystem. In a potentially game-changing move, reports indicate Microsoft is exploring integrating Anthropic’s AI models into Microsoft 365 applications like Excel and PowerPoint. This collaboration would see Microsoft utilizing Anthropic’s technology via AWS, signaling a commitment to leveraging best-in-class AI, regardless of origin.