According to The Information, Microsoft is set to integrate Anthropic's technology into its suite of products. This move marks a departure from its previous exclusive reliance on OpenAI, as Microsoft aims to maximize efficiency by collaborating with multiple AI providers. Historically, Microsoft has predominantly relied on OpenAI models to power the AI - driven features in applications such as Office 365. However, developers have discovered that Anthropic's latest models outperform in certain specific tasks. As a result, over the next 6 to 12 months, Microsoft intends to incorporate Anthropic's Claude series of large - scale models into the intelligent features of applications like Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. These features encompass functions such as automatic document generation, data analysis, and forecasting. In addition, Microsoft also provides access to other AI models through its GitHub Copilot platform. This multi - vendor approach grants Microsoft the flexibility to choose the most appropriate AI technologies for various application scenarios, ensuring that it can offer the best possible user experience and functionality across its product range.