Australia Accuse Microsoft Say Dia AI Offer No Pure

Australia competition watchdog don accuse Microsoft say dem mislead people make dem pay for dia AI assistant, Copilot. Di authority talk say dem don file case for Federal Court against Microsoft Australia and dia parent company, Microsoft Corp. Dem claim Microsoft talk “false or misleading” things to about 2.7 million Australians wey dey pay by auto-renew for Microsoft 365 plans wey get online Office services. Microsoft tell people say dem get two options: pay extra for Copilot-integrated plan or cancel subscription, but watchdog talk say one hidden option dey wey allow people stick to original “Classic” plans without Copilot for di same price, but e only show when person wan cancel subscription. Commission chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb talk say, “Microsoft hide Classic plan option make people dey pay more for Copilot plan.”

Di watchdog also talk say Microsoft don mislead people wey get personal and family plans since October 31, 2024. Subscription wey get Copilot cost 29–45% more than di one wey no get am. Di commission dey seek penalty, consumer redress, injunctions and costs. If court hold Microsoft guilty, dem fit pay Aus$50 million or more (US$30 million) for each breach. Di case fit shake how people dey subscribe Microsoft 365, especially as di Office apps dey important for plenty people life and many no fit easily change package.