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Microsoft Sidelines Clippy Replacement, Mico, Yanks It From Copilot Voice Mode

Microsoft has demoted its animated AI assistant Mico from the Copilot app, less than a year after its introduction, according to an FAQ about retiring Copilot features. The company is removing Mico from Copilot's voice mode as part of broader changes to the app.

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Microsoft’s animated AI buddy, Mico, isn’t even a year old. But the company has decided to demote the blob-like character from the Copilot app.

Microsoft mentioned the change in an FAQ about retiring certain Copilot features, which was spotted by …

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