Mico is Microsoft's Clippy for the AI age
What if Clippy were powered by AI? That seems to be the pitch behind Microsoft's new "expressive, customizable and warm" face of Copilot's voice mode. The friendly blob listens, reacts and changes color in response to user interactions.<br /> Microsoft sees Mico as an answer to what an "AI companion" looks like. The "optional visual presence" aims to listen and support without kissing ass. "It will push back on you sometimes, but always respectfully," Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman wrote in a blog post.<br /> But don't take my word for it. Get ready for the most exciting 39 seconds of your day, as you watch Mico silently spin and shift hues.<br /> <br /> Clippy — I mean, Mico — is also part of a new [...]
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