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The VergeAugust 13, 2026· 1 min read

Microsoft’s Clippy-like Mico character is no longer the face of Copilot

Microsoft is removing its chatbot avatar, Mico, from Copilot's voice mode. Mico is being moved to the Learn Live platform.

What happened

Microsoft's chatbot avatar, Mico, was introduced in Copilot's voice mode last October. It was designed to react in real-time to user input with facial expressions and animations. Mico is now being moved to the Learn Live platform, where it will have more interactions to engage with.

Why it matters

As a business owner, you may not be directly impacted by this change. However, it's worth noting that Microsoft's ongoing experimentation with virtual helpers can influence the development of AI-powered tools for your business. This shift may signal a broader trend in how AI is integrated into customer-facing applications.

The takeaway

You can expect to see a change in the Copilot experience, but it's unlikely to affect your daily operations. Consider how this shift might influence the future of AI-powered customer interactions.

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