There’s a peculiar satisfaction that comes from watching a tech giant finally hit the brakes on something they’ve been forcing down everyone’s throats. Microsoft’s recent decision to scale back their aggressive Copilot integration across Windows 11 and Office apps feels like that moment when you finally get someone to stop talking about their crypto portfolio at a barbecue—blessed relief.

I’ve been watching this unfold with equal parts amusement and frustration over the past year. Working in IT, I’ve had a front-row seat to the chaos that ensues when Microsoft decides to “innovate” without considering whether anyone actually asked for it. And mate, the Copilot rollout has been a masterclass in corporate tone-deafness.