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Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and its Mico character.
TL;DR
- Microsoft is merging its consumer and business Copilot apps into a single application.
- Several unsuccessful AI features will be discontinued, including Group Chats, AI-generated podcasts, Copilot Labs, and Deep Research.
- The animated character Mico will be removed.
- This consolidation aims to simplify the user experience and make Copilot a more viable competitor.
- Files from the standalone Copilot app will be migrated to OneDrive.
- An internal memo indicated that Copilot needed to 'earn the right to exist' by focusing on features that work.