# The Death of Software Subscriptions: How Microsoft is Changing AI Pricing Forever

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Podcast: [AI with Shaily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-with-shaily-7095384)
Published: 2026-06-23T07:01:05+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/shailendra-kumaar/the-death-of-software
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## Resource

Why is Microsoft killing the traditional software subscription? 📉 In this episode, host Shailendra Kumar breaks down Microsoft's revolutionary shift to "Agentic Credits," a pay-as-you-go utility model for autonomous AI agents. We explore how this pricing war with Salesforce impacts your budget, the fear of runaway bot spending, and how to avoid "bill shock" with a clever task-threshold tip. 💡 Learn how to manage digital workers safely. Leave a comment with your thoughts and follow for daily AI insights! 🚀

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