Kimi K2.7 launches for Copilot Business and Enterprise
Microsoft has made Kimi K2.7, an open AI model, available for Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise plans, providing users with more choice and a cost-effective solution for coding.
What happened?
On 7 July 2026, Microsoft announced that Kimi K2.7 is now available for Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise. The model was launched on 1 July 2026 for Copilot Pro, Pro+, and Max. Kimi K2.7 Code is an open-weight model that is generally available in GitHub Copilot.
Key facts
| Lanseringsdatum för Business/Enterprise | 7 juli 2026 |
|---|---|
| Initialt lanseringsdatum (Pro/Max) | 1 juli 2026 |
| Modelltyp | Open-weight |
| Värdplattform | GitHub på Microsoft Azure |
”The model is now additionally available on Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise plans.”
”Kimi K2.7 Code, an open-weight model, is now generally available in GitHub Copilot. This is the first open-weight model offered as a selectable option in the Copilot model picker, giving you more choice and a lower-cost option for your coding workflows.”
”We recommend administrators review open-weight models against their own security, compliance, and data-governance requirements before enabling them.”
Why it matters
Making Kimi K2.7 Code available as an optional alternative in GitHub Copilot allows companies to choose a more cost-effective solution for their coding needs. The model, hosted by GitHub on Microsoft Azure, is billed based on usage according to the provider's price list, offering flexibility in cost management for enterprise users.
Who is affected?
This primarily affects enterprise users and administrators of Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise. Developers gain access to a new, potentially cheaper AI-driven coding tool. However, administrators must actively enable the Kimi K2.7 Code policy in the Copilot settings.
Impact on the EU
Kimi K2.7 is available globally. Administrators are advised to review security, compliance, and data management requirements for open-weight models before activation, which is particularly relevant for companies within the EU subject to strict data protection regulations such as GDPR.
What else you should know
Kimi K2.7 Code is the first open-weight model offered as an optional choice in Copilot, providing more control over costs compared to proprietary models.
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