Microsoft Retires Mico Avatar from Copilot Voice Mode, Moves It to Learn Live

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Microsoft has removed Mico, its animated yellow blob avatar, from Copilot's voice mode interface. The character, which launched in October 2024, was designed to give the AI chatbot a visual identity by reacting to users in real-time with facial expressions and animations. Microsoft CEO of AI Mustafa Suleyman had introduced Mico as a way to make Copilot feel more personable. The company says Mico will be reassigned to its Learn Live platform, where the avatar will have more content to respond to. Mico now joins a growing list of retired Microsoft virtual assistants, including Clippy, Cortana, and Rover.

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