Microsoft has announced usage-based billing (UBB) for Microsoft 365 Copilot, a new commercial model which expands the offerings within the broader Microsoft 365 Copilot service. The new model separates Copilot capabilities into “Everyday AI” and “Advanced AI” categories. Everyday AI consists of the foundational capabilities currently available through the Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription, while Advanced AI includes capabilities such as: Agentic AI, such as Cowork and Code.

Microsoft 365 Copilot has quickly moved from curiosity to catalyst. For many organisations, it represents the first time AI is being embedded directly into daily workflows—surfacing information, generating content, and contextualising questions using the organisation’s own data. While there are many well‑documented AI risks discussed today—data leakage, accuracy concerns, and shadow AI among them—within the specific context of Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption, one risk stands o