Microsoft Copilot Merges Consumer & Enterprise Apps

Microsoft is beginning to merge its consumer and enterprise Copilot apps. This move starts a process towards a "super app" that will include chat, coding, and autonomous functions. The company is rolling out a unified experience to a small group of users this week. Users will notice changes in navigation, feature availability, and sign-in. A color-coded cue will help distinguish between business and personal accounts. Most changes will affect consumer Copilot users, with some features like Copilot Podcasts, Group Chat, and Deep Research being removed starting August 18th. The Microsoft 365 app will become the "Microsoft Copilot" app. This project is a critical effort for Microsoft, aiming to compete with other AI leaders. The company reported over 30 million paid seats for its 365 Copilot service. This matters because it shows Microsoft's strategy to integrate AI more deeply into its core products.