Microsoft Revives Clippy Spirit with New AI Assistant Mico in Copilot Fall Update
Microsoft’s new Mico assistant brings playful interaction to Copilot with shape-shifting animations and subtle nods to the classic Clippy. The Fall Release expands functionality with memory features, group conversations, and specialized health responses.
Animated Assistant Evokes Nostalgic Connections
Microsoft is reintroducing playful personality to its AI offerings with Mico, a new animated assistant that sources indicate carries forward the spirit of the long-retired Clippy while addressing historical criticisms. According to reports, the shape-shifting orb appears when users interact vocally with Copilot, designed to be less intrusive than its predecessor by reacting to conversations rather than interrupting them. The rollout reportedly begins in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, with a hidden feature that temporarily transforms Mico into the classic paperclip shape when tapped repeatedly.