Microsoft is consolidating its Copilot apps for consumers and businesses while discontinuing several underperforming AI features, marking a strategic pivot in its AI ambitions.
Microsoft consolidates Copilot into single app; Microsoft 365 subscribers gain higher limits and Word/Excel/Outlook access. Feature sunsetting (Group chats, Deep Research by Aug 18) reflects enterprise focus—dependent teams must migrate workflows.
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Copilot app merger follows industry trend
The merger of the two Copilot apps comes as part of a larger trend in the AI app market.
Other companies like Anthropic merging Cowork into Chat, OpenAI, and Google have also been streamlining their offerings.
The new unified Copilot app will let users sign in with work, school, or personal accounts. It will connect to email, calendar, and cloud services for home and work use.
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Copilot's consumer and business apps are merging, resulting in these changes.
