Microsoft Retires Mico AI Blob from Copilot Core Experience

TL;DR. Microsoft is removing the Mico animated AI blob from Copilot's core voice experience less than a year after its introduction. - Mico, designed as an 'AI companion,' represented Microsoft's bet on personality for consumer AI interaction. - This change follows a leadership shift and Copilot's refocus on 'real work' and 'outcomes.' - Mico will reportedly continue to exist within some of Copilot's education features.

• Microsoft retires Mico, an animated AI blob, from Copilot's core voice experience.
• Mico was introduced last October as an 'expressive, customizable' AI companion.
• The move reflects a strategic shift in Copilot's direction under new leadership.
• Mico's removal comes as Copilot aims to focus on productivity and 'real work' outcomes.
• Previous Microsoft characters like Bob, Clippy, and Cortana also faced retirement.

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