Microsoft Tests DeepSeek V4 as Low-Cost Copilot Alternative, Plans Launch in Weeks
English summary
Microsoft is considering integrating DeepSeek's V4 large language model into its Copilot productivity tool as a low-cost alternative. The company is testing a locally deployed version of DeepSeek V4 on Microsoft Cloud, along with other open-source models, to replace the current Anthropic and OpenAI models that power Copilot. The move aims to reduce service costs. Microsoft plans to launch this low-cost model service in the coming weeks, according to a report from Axios cited by Sina Finance.
Chinese summary
据Axios报道，微软正考虑将深度求索的V4大模型作为Copilot协同办公工具的低成本备选技术方案。该公司正在测试在微软云上本地部署运行的DeepSeek V4版本以及其他开源大模型，用来替代目前为Copilot提供技术支持的Anthropic和OpenAI模型，以压缩服务成本。微软计划在未来几周内向市场推出这项低成本大模型服务。
Key points
Microsoft is testing a locally deployed version of DeepSeek V4 on Microsoft Cloud, alongside other open-source models.
微软正在微软云上测试本地部署的DeepSeek V4版本及其他开源模型。
These models are being evaluated to replace the current Anthropic and OpenAI models in Microsoft Copilot, aiming to cut costs.
这些模型旨在替代Copilot中目前使用的Anthropic和OpenAI模型，以降低成本。
Microsoft plans to launch a low-cost Copilot service powered by these models within a few weeks.
微软计划在数周内推出由这些大模型提供支持的低成本Copilot服务。
The report originates from Axios and was relayed by Sina Finance.
消息来源为Axios新闻网，由新浪财经转载报道。