UK regulator probes Microsoft over Copilot bundling and subscription practices

Microsoft is facing a new UK probe into whether it unfairly bundles its Copilot AI assistant with core software and uses problematic subscription practices such as auto-renewal and pricing changes. The UK Competition and Markets Authority has opened a case to examine whether those tactics could limit customer choice or distort competition, adding regulatory pressure on Microsoft’s rapidly expanding AI business. The review matters because Copilot is increasingly tied to Microsoft’s Windows, Office and other business products, which could affect how companies buy software and AI tools.