Microsoft has made its advanced GPT-4 Turbo model of the AI assistant Copilot available for free, which was previously exclusive to the paid Pro version.

The inclusion of GPT-4 Turbo in the free version is intended to attract more users by offering up-to-date results and support for longer text prompts.

Current Pro users might feel discontent with the free availability of a feature they paid for, marking a notable shift in Microsoft's AI services strategy.

Speculation suggests an impending release of a new GPT-4.5 model with an updated knowledge base and improved attention to detail, potentially shaking up the AI market.

The improvements in AI technology are particularly relevant for security professionals, enabling advanced data analysis and insight generation.

Industry conversations are focusing on AI applications in cybersecurity, such as creating adaptive defense systems and detecting insider threats.

Microsoft plans ongoing development and collaboration with security experts to enhance AI capabilities, emphasizing the importance of data governance and privacy measures.