Microsoft’s Clippy Returns as Easter Egg in ‘Humanist AI’ Copilot Update

Microsoft’s Clippy has been resurrected for a cameo appearance in the company’s latest Copilot update, which broadly aims to make its AI assistant more friendly, warm, and human-centered in its interactions.

Microsoft’s Copilot Fall Release introduces Mico – an animated orb that serves as the voice mode’s visual companion. Mico (its name a nod to Microsoft Copilot) listens, reacts, and changes colors based on the user’s interactions, with the aim of giving the AI chatbot a cuter, more approachable…