Excel's Copilot function is headed for the Recycle Bin

Microsoft's Excel Copilot feature is being removed, according to a report from The Register. The AI-powered assistant, which was integrated into Excel to help users with data analysis and formula generation, will no longer be available. This decision comes as part of Microsoft's broader reassessment of its Copilot offerings.

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