Microsoft’s AI business is falling apart

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This week Microsoft pulls back Copilot features from Windows 11 to reduce slop, they might start a lawsuit against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50bn contract, Google’s new Advanced install flow for "sideloading" apps goes live and Samsung re-builds its foldables.

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Copilot scaled back in Windows 11: https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-quietly-scraps-plans-to-bring-copilot-to-notifications-and-settings-on-windows-11-as-it-moves-to-reduce-ai-bloat-across-the-os
Microsoft legal action against OpenAI & Amazon: https://www.ft.com/content/e814f4c3-4fb5-4e2e-90a6-470044436b39
Microsoft Rejigs Copilot team: https://www.reuters.com/business/microsoft-unifies-copilot-commercial-consumer-product-teams-unit-rejig-2026-03-17/
Android app install flow: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/03/android-developer-verification.html
Samsung TriFold cancelled: https://9to5google.com/2026/03/17/galaxy-z-trifold-officially-being-discontinued-likely-wont-be-restocked-online/
Samsung foldables leaks: https://9to5google.com/2026/03/18/samsung-reportedly-preparing-galaxy-z-trifold-sequel-slideable-phone-for-2027/

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Writing & Research: Tristan Rayner
Music by Edemski: https://soundcloud.com/edemski

Stock assets: Getty Images

0:00 Intro
0:25 Microsoft’s AI troubles
2:11 Android sideloading
3:30 Samsung rejigs foldables
4:43 Release Monitor
5:58 The Brief

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