From the course: How to Create AI Agents Like a Pro in Copilot Studio (No Code Required) by Microsoft Press

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AI models and deep reasoning

AI models and deep reasoning

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Copilot Studio gives you three model families for reasoning, and each has a distinct cost curve and use case. Your job is to match the right model to the right task. Three model families, three strategies. Understanding the tradeoffs lets you build agents that are both intelligent and cost conscious. Let's break down each option. First, general models. These are good for most tasks. GPT-4.1, now the numbers that I'm giving you for the versions here are obviously subject to change. Gen-AI versions change a lot faster than regular software versions, so understand that the numbers are going to probably be advanced by the time you're watching this study, but the general flow that I'm talking about here will be the same. GPT-4.1 is the default model in Copilot Studio, generally available across all regions. It handles FAQ responses, simple routing, straightforward data extraction, and most conversational scenarios with high accuracy and low latency. Cost is billed at a standard rate. GPT-5…

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