Australia sues Microsoft over AI-linked subscription price hikes
Summary
Australia's competition regulator sued Microsoft accusing it of misleading customers by raising Microsoft 365 subscription prices linked to AI tool Copilot without clearly disclosing cheaper alternatives.
Key Points
- Australia's competition regulator sued Microsoft over misleading pricing for Microsoft 365 bundled with AI tool Copilot.
- Microsoft increased the annual subscription price of Microsoft 365 personal plan by 45% and family plan by 29%.
- Microsoft failed to clearly inform users of cheaper Microsoft 365 plans without Copilot.
- The ACCC seeks penalties, consumer redress, injunctions, and costs from Microsoft Australia and its US parent company.
