Topic: mico avatar
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Microsoft's Mico: The Dangers of Parasocial AI Relationships
Microsoft has introduced Mico, a new animated avatar for Copilot, as part of its human-centered AI strategy to enhance daily life and foster connections without increasing screen time. Mico is designed to cultivate parasocial relationships, encouraging users to form emotional bonds with the AI, u...
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Microsoft's Mico: The AI Era's Answer to Clippy
Microsoft has introduced Mico, a customizable visual avatar for Copilot AI designed to make interactions more personable and accessible, featuring expressive reactions and color changes during conversations. The update includes features like a nostalgic Clippy Easter egg, a "Learn Live" tutoring ...
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Microsoft Revives '90s Charm with Animated Copilot Assistant
Microsoft is enhancing its Copilot AI assistant with advanced voice controls and an optional animated character named Mico to make interactions more engaging and personable in Windows 11. Mico, a blob-shaped figure with a dynamic, expressive face, represents a shift toward "human-centered AI," de...
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