Microsoft Strengthens Content Restrictions on Bing AI Image Generation


Microsoft has begun replacing OpenAI and Anthropic models with its in-house MAI series models in core Office products such as Excel and Outlook, processing thousands of AI prompts per week. This move aims to develop a more cost-competitive self-built model and reduce high external costs. Microsoft's AI Chief Suliman stated that the company will reduce and eventually eliminate external dependence, saving a huge bill annually.
To reduce costs and build its own AI competitiveness, Microsoft is gradually replacing OpenAI and Anthropic models with its self-developed MAI model in Excel and Outlook. Currently, thousands of AI tasks are being handled independently by MAI each week, although they still represent a small portion of total usage. This marks a clear signal of the company's shift toward its own technology system.
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, the National Development and Reform Commission introduced the global application progress of the "Mazu" meteorological warning large model. With its powerful data processing capabilities, the model has achieved technological breakthroughs in the field of meteorological warnings and has attracted significant attention.
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