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Technology companies often refine their products, removing features that aren't performing as expected or are superseded by better alternatives. In this case, Microsoft found other ways to integrate AI into Excel were more effective than the specific COPILOT() function. It's a common part of software development to iterate and improve based on user testing and feedback.
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