Microsoft Unveils New AI Avatar Mico: Clippy Returns in a New "Transformed" Avatar
2025-10-24 / Read about 0 minute
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At the Copilot autumn launch event, Microsoft introduced its latest artificial intelligence avatar, Mico. Drawing its name from "Microsoft Copilot," Mico is envisioned as a friendly and customizable virtual companion, taking cues from the iconic Office assistant, Clippy. With a few clicks, Mico can "transform" into Clippy, offering a nostalgic touch. Initially, Mico will roll out in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and will come pre-enabled in Copilot's voice mode. It boasts conversation memory and learning abilities, with American users also getting access to a "real-time learning" feature. The CEO of Microsoft Artificial Intelligence emphasized that Mico's creation is geared towards helping individuals reconnect with their lives and foster stronger interpersonal relationships. This update to Copilot also brings a "real conversation" mode, enhancing the authenticity and naturalness of human-machine interactions. Furthermore, Copilot now supports group chats with friends, and Microsoft has plans to upgrade the Edge browser into an intelligent browser. With these moves, Microsoft aims to cement its leadership in the generative AI landscape.