Microsoft Launches Mico to Enhance Copilot’s User Experience

Microsoft has unveiled a new companion called ‘Mico’ during its Fall Release event, which is designed to give a visual personality to its Copilot AI. This animated avatar, resembling an orb that changes color based on interaction, comes with features aimed at improving user personalization. Not only does Mico incorporate fun elements reminiscent of the classic Clippy, but it also offers critical updates such as memory and proactive action capabilities, enhancing collaborative tasks across multiple users. Furthermore, the assistant’s health features now include medical responses sourced from reputable health organizations.

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/2025/10/23/human-centered-ai/