Microsoft is unifying its AI apps into one interface. If you use the Podcasts, Deep Research, or Group Chat features, you must export your data before August 18, as these tools are being discontinued or moved behind a paywall.
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The transition to the unified Copilot application is scheduled to be completed by August 18. After this date, the legacy features mentioned, such as Podcasts and Group Chat, will no longer be available.
No, your chat history and saved content will move over to the new unified app, provided you sign in with the same account credentials. Your data remains tied to the specific account you used to create it.
Deep Research is not being removed for everyone, but it is being restricted. After August 18, the feature will be available exclusively to Microsoft 365 Premium subscribers.
Most users will receive the update automatically on mobile and desktop. However, some desktop users may need to manually download or update to the new unified application to ensure full functionality.
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