Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
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Microsoft is merging its consumer and business Copilot apps while cutting several AI features, including Group Chats, AI-generated podcasts, and Deep Research, by August 18, 2026. The move signals that Microsoft's fragmented Copilot strategy failed to compete with ChatGPT and Claude, forcing a simpler, unified approach.
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