Microsoft Is Planning A Copilot Pro Subscription, As Evidenced In App Code
Microsoft Is Planning A Copilot Pro Subscription, As Evidenced In App Code
Microsoft is putting a lot on the line with its recent push for Copilot AI, and to make the plans really stick, Copilot is basically making its way into every Windows user, every Bing page, and every Microsoft service available.
With the exception of the latter being paid (such as Microsoft 365 Copilot), the ones in Bing and Windows are free – and with this number of potential users, the upkeep cost will be quite sizeable. That is possibly where the Copilot Pro comes in, which should allow the company to rake in extra income to pay for most people’s free access. References to this additional tier were found in Microsoft Edge’s Android APK file, according to Android Authority’s findings.
The APK files (Android’s installer format) in question are version 122.0.2336.0 and version 122.0.2342.0, which is for the Canary version of the browser. “Canary” is a common term among browsers denoting the latest, least polished code from developers to test new features, which is often unstable.
Five lines of code contain direct references to the Copilot Pro service, which provides us with some early information on how it differs from the standard Copilot service. According to the code, Copilot Pro users will get “access to the latest AI models, priority access for quick answers, and high-quality image creation.” It’s unclear how the latest AI models will work out, as Copilot is already using the latest model OpenAI has to offer, which is GPT-4. (Worth noting that GPT-4 in itself requires a subscription if you access it through OpenAI’s website.)
However, priority access and higher-quality image generation could be legitimate upgrades that some users may choose to pay for – though that ultimately depends on the asking price set by the company. The hidden code, however, makes no mention that the Pro plan will remove usage limits of 30 replies per session, or 300 conversations per day.
Pokdepinion: I’m guessing this would be using GPT-4 Turbo. Free users in that case will simply stay at GPT-4, which could make sense.
