Microsoft hopes Mico succeeds where Clippy failed as tech companies warily imbue AI with personality

Remember Clippy? Microsoft's infamous paper clip assistant might have been before its time. The software giant has introduced ...

Microsoft shows off Mico, its attempt at 'human-centered AI'

Amid a push to make its generative artificial intelligence Copilot app friendlier, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) unveiled a new ...

Explained: What is Mico, Microsoft's new 'animated' AI chatbot that users can talk to

Microsoft unveiled Mico, an animated AI avatar for Copilot, aiming to make interactions more human and emotionally responsive ...

Microsoft’s Mico heightens the risks of parasocial LLM relationships

Microsoft is rolling out a new face for its AI, and its name is Mico. The company announced the new, animated blob-like ...
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The Return of Clippy and Other AI Shenanigans: A Tech Odyssey

Just when you thought it was safe to open a Word document, Microsoft has dipped into its nostalgia bag and pulled out ...

Microsoft Copilot gets long-term memory, group chats, and new ‘Mico’ persona in latest update

The optional new "Mico" persona is derived from the Microsoft Copilot name. Microsoft is rolling out a series of updates to ...
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Microsoft’s Copilot gets a name, face, and more in latest update. No, it’s not Clippy.

Microsoft’s (MSFT) AI-powered Copilot is getting a major update that the company says makes it feel more personal, and that ...