Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-27 13:23Core Viewpoint - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the company of misleading practices in its subscription service affecting millions of users [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed in the Federal Court against Microsoft Corporation and Microsoft Australia due to misleading behavior in the Microsoft 365 subscription service since late October 2024 [3]. - Microsoft allegedly informed users that to maintain their subscription, they must accept the integration of an AI assistant and pay a higher subscription price, without disclosing that users could continue using the original features at the original price without the AI assistant [3]. Group 2: Impact on Users - Approximately 2.7 million Australian users are reported to have been misled by Microsoft's practices [5]. - If the allegations are proven, Microsoft may face significant fines, corrective actions, and potential compensation to affected users [5].