Microsoft starts merging its Copilot consumer and business apps in advance of 'Super App' rollout
msn.comMicrosoft is merging its consumer and business Copilot apps into a unified "Super App" platform, signaling a major strategic shift in how the company delivers AI assistance to end users.
Microsoft Is Quietly Replacing Licensed LLMs With Its Own
redmondmag.comMicrosoft is deploying its specialized MAI models to replace licensed LLMs in its services, cutting costs and improving performance while keeping OpenAI and Anthropic options available.
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Excel's COPILOT function after almost a year...
tech.yahoo.comMicrosoft is removing its Copilot feature from Excel before it left preview mode after approximately one year of beta testing. The side pane function that provided AI assistance in spreadsheet applications will be discontinued.
Microsoft wants you to ditch SMS passwords as AI makes phishing harder to stop
msn.comMicrosoft warns IT admins to ditch SMS and voice authentication as AI-powered phishing attacks make them easier to exploit, urging stronger security measures.
Microsoft's Maia 300 Chip Targets NVIDIA's AI Dominance
finance.yahoo.comMicrosoft plans to unveil its Maia 300 AI chip in September, seeking TSMC capacity for over 300,000 units as it aims to compete with NVIDIA's dominance in the GPU market.
IREN stock jumps after Microsoft approves first AI data center site
hindustantimes.comMicrosoft approves its first 50MW AI data center site, boosting IREN stock and supporting Microsoft's $4 billion AI-cloud revenue target.
Microsoft is killing its AI mascot, ten months after building it — Copilot retires features like Group Chat, Podcasts, Labs and Deep Research on 18 August
thenextweb.comMicrosoft Copilot retires features including Group Chat, Podcasts, Labs and Deep Research on 18 August while also retiring the Mico AI mascot.
Exclusive - Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open
msn.comMicrosoft adjusts position in China's AI market after initial exit plans, leveraging ongoing global AI competition and strategic opportunities to maintain operations while facing regulatory restrictions. The company continues developing its AI capabilities for international markets despite geopolitical challenges.
Microsoft's AI Sales Mostly Come From OpenAI, Disclosures Show
bloomberg.comMicrosoft generates most of its artificial intelligence revenue from OpenAI, according to new financial disclosures. The article provides insight into Microsoft's AI business model and its relationship with the foundation model provider in their cloud infrastructure strategy.
Amazon vs Microsoft: Which Cloud Computing Behemoth Is the Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Buy Today?
msn.comAnalysis comparing Amazon and Microsoft in the AI arms race, examining how both companies are benefiting from their positions in artificial intelligence infrastructure competition.
Amazon vs Microsoft: Which Cloud Computing Behemoth Is the Better Artificial...
finance.yahoo.comAnalysis of how Amazon and Microsoft are competing in the AI arms race, with both companies benefiting from their cloud computing investments and AI infrastructure.
Microsoft wants you to ditch SMS passwords as AI makes phishing harder to stop
tech.yahoo.comMicrosoft warns IT admins about SMS password vulnerabilities as AI-powered phishing attacks become harder to detect, prompting changes in authentication security strategies.
Exclusive - Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open
msn.comMicrosoft maintains AI-driven business presence in China market despite some retreat, leveraging ongoing AI boom to keep operational window open.
Quote of the day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 'Our industry does not respect ...'
tech.yahoo.comMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella makes a quote about industry respect, featured in an AI-focused article discussing Microsoft's Copilot and strategic direction.
Microsoft ditches Copilot's mascot Mico (and cuts a few AI features)
msn.comMicrosoft ditches Copilot's mascot Mico and cuts several AI features as part of its consolidation efforts. The consumer and business Copilot apps are merging, bringing changes to the interface later this year.
Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a 'super app'
theverge.comMicrosoft is merging its Copiol apps into one unified experience ahead of a 'super app' debut. Podcasts, Deep Research, and Group Chat will be retired as part of this consolidation effort that also merges consumer and business Copilot services.
Microsoft Is Retiring Excel's COPILOT() Function After Just One Year
msn.comMicrosoft will retire the COPILOT() function in Excel after September 14, 2026. Users are being directed to other Copilot tools as this AI-powered spreadsheet feature ends its one-year lifespan.
Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
msn.comMicrosoft simplifies Copilot by combining consumer and business apps, dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and Mico character. Retires 5 features as of August 18, merging separate Copilot apps into one for all users.
Microsoft Plans to End SMS and Voice Authentication for Entra ID
techrepublic.comMicrosoft is discontinuing SMS and voice authentication methods in Entra ID, transitioning users to passkey-based security for identity management.
The Biggest AI Job Cuts of 2026: Microsoft, Oracle, Snap, And More
eweek.comMajor AI companies including Microsoft made significant job cuts in 2026 as they reshape their workforces amid ongoing artificial intelligence development and implementation across the industry.