Microsoft Cuts OneDrive Storage, Boosts AI Sharing

Microsoft has announced a dual shift in its Microsoft 365 Family and Premium plans, impacting both AI features and cloud storage. In a move that has been met with mixed reactions, subscribers will soon gain the ability to share Copilot AI benefits with up to five other individuals. This expands access beyond the primary subscriber, a feature that was not available when the benefits were initially introduced.

Concurrently, Microsoft is implementing a reduction in OneDrive storage for these plans. Starting with subscription renewals after May 2, 2027, the previous allowance of 1TB per member will be consolidated into a shared pool of 2TB for the entire subscription. This change applies to the primary subscriber and up to five additional members, who will draw from this single storage pool.

Users have voiced considerable discontent regarding the storage reduction, with some considering alternative solutions like personal Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Despite user concerns, Microsoft maintains that the shared-pool system is designed to offer a more flexible experience without compromising file privacy between members. The company plans to notify subscribers with further details closer to the effective dates of these changes.