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Microsoft’s Mico, that quirky yellow AI avatar that animatedly listened during voice chats with Copilot, is officially being phased out of the voice mode — but don’t worry, it’s not gone for good. The little blob is getting a new home on Microsoft Learn Live, where it’ll have more interactive content to react to. First introduced last fall to add personality and liveliness to conversations, Mico’s move aligns with Microsoft’s broader push to unify Copilot across apps and restructure leadership, with Jacob Andreou now leading Copilot and Mustafa Suleyman focusing on next-gen AI models. No exact date for its full exit from voice mode has been set, but the shift feels inevitable as Microsoft refines how AI engages users — balancing helpfulness with charm.

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