Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
Microsoft is merging its consumer and business AI tools, Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot, to create a more unified experience, but consumers will lose access to certain features starting in August 2026. The move aims to simplify Copilot by addressing overlapping use cases and removing experimental features. The company acknowledges the app has struggled to maintain relevance and is phasing out features that are not working.
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