Microsoft has officially reimagined its classic virtual assistant, Clippy, for the AI era. The tech giant has launched Mico, a lively, blob-shaped digital assistant that serves as the new face of Microsoft Copilot. While Mico embodies Microsoft’s latest advances in conversational AI, long-time Windows users can unlock a hidden surprise — the return of Clippy.

Mico is designed to act as a friendly, animated companion that engages users through expressive visuals and voice-based interactions. “Mico shows support through animation and expressions, creating a friendly and engaging experience,” Microsoft said in an announcement. The assistant can react dynamically to user input, changing colours or expressions depending on the tone of the conversation.

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