AI Matters
Why it matters
Microsoft merges Copilot apps and removes several AI features
TechCrunch Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
Microsoft is combining its consumer and business Copilot apps into a single interface while retiring underused features like Deep Research and Group Chats.
Why it matters
Everyday users will now have a single, simplified app for personal and work tasks, but will lose access to features like AI-generated podcasts.
Latest brief · Aug 13, 2026