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The Verge
11 hours ago
- The Verge
Microsoft's new Copilot 3D feature is great for Ikea, bad for my dog
While Microsoft was busy updating Copilot yesterday with OpenAI's new GPT-5 model, it also quietly launched Copilot 3D. It's a free-to-use feature that can transform a regular 2D image into a 3D model that can then be used in game creation, animation, 3D printing, VR / AR, and much more. Copilot 3D just needs a good clean 2D image, and you don't even need to use any text prompts. Microsoft recommends using images with a clear background or a strong separation between the subject and the background. I've been testing Copilot 3D today and found that it works better when an image has even lighting and a sense of depth, to help the AI model better convert 2D elements to 3D. Copilot 3D is part of Copilot Labs, meaning it's a preview feature that is currently available for a subset of users. You don't have to be a Copilot Pro subscriber, as this is open to all Copilot users globally. You can try it out on the web version of Copilot. In my limited testing, it doesn't work very well on animals or humans, though. I'm not even sure what happened here, but it looks like Copilot tried to guess that my dog has a penis (he does), and then decided to put that penis on his back. While Copilot 3D struggles with dog anatomy, it does a much better job of converting 2D objects into 3D. I experimented with a bunch of Ikea furniture, beach balls, an umbrella, and some bananas. The Ikea furniture from the retailer's website worked really well, giving me a 3D model that I could easily drop into an AR app and experiment with. Copilot 3D initially struggled with an umbrella, but once I used an image with more depth it recreated the umbrella almost perfectly. It did add the shadow cast by the shaft on the original umbrella image, but it's easy to edit that out in a 3D design tool. Bananas were easy work for Copilot 3D, too. You have to use 2D images under 10MB and they must be JPG or PNG to work with Copilot 3D. Once images are converted into 3D, they'll be stored in a creations section for 28 days and you can download them freely in the GLB format — which is compatible with 3D viewers, design tools, and game engines. You can also convert the GLB downloads into SLT if you want to import the result into Blender or start 3D printing any images. I also tried to get Copilot 3D to convert images of Tim Cook and Taylor Swift into 3D models, but it constantly refused. I just got a 'Cannot generate content' message, which is likely the model's guardrails in action. Microsoft notes that you should only be using 'original images that you own or have the rights to use,' and not to use images that 'include depictions of individuals without consent' or copyrighted material. I was able to successfully 3D model my own face, even though the result was horrific. Copilot 3D doesn't seem to stop you trying to make 3D models of Mario though, even if the results are far from great. Microsoft warns that 'your account or Copilot usage may be restricted or suspended if we detect an attempt to upload illegal content or content that violates the Copilot Code of Conduct.' Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Tom Warren Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All AI Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Hands-on Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Microsoft Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Reviews Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Time of India
Microsoft Copilot has a ‘new face' that can interact with users; here's how to enable it
Microsoft has introduced an experimental feature for its CoPilot AI chatbot . Named Copilot Appearance, this update enables the AI assistant to recognise real-time facial expressions during voice conversations, including smiling, nodding, and raising eyebrows. This visual assistant is currently available in an early preview for users testing Copilot Labs . Microsoft's goal with this addition is to give Copilot a more human-like presence. The Copilot Appearance experiment aligns with Microsoft's broader vision of evolving Copilot from a basic assistant into an AI companion. Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman , has described this feature as giving Copilot its own "digital patina" that can develop over time with the user, aiming for more intuitive and human-like AI interactions. Microsoft Copilot Appearance: How to enable this feature and other details Users interested in trying Copilot Appearance can enable it through the voice settings in the Copilot interface. The feature is currently being tested with a limited group of users in the US, UK, and Canada. If you're not part of this test group, the option may not appear in your settings. At this stage, Copilot Appearance can display expressions such as smiling, nodding, and raising an eyebrow, all while maintaining the same familiar voice. The experiment is currently limited to the web version, and Microsoft hasn't announced any plans to expand it to Windows or mobile platforms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Back Pain Treatments That Might Surprise You! Back Pain Treatment | Search Ads Undo The feature includes real-time expressions such as smiles, nods, and surprised looks, all synced with Copilot's speech engine to reflect tone and pace. It also remembers earlier parts of your conversation, allowing it to reference previous topics for a more natural flow of conversation. In a recent episode of The Colin & Samir Show, Suleyman discussed how Copilot will eventually have its own "room" to exist in and may develop a kind of "digital patina" over time. "I'm really interested in this idea of digital patina. The things I love in my world are the things that are a little bit worn or rubbed down, and have scuff marks. Unfortunately, in the digital world, we don't have a sense of age,' he noted. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Mint
28-07-2025
- Mint
Microsoft introduces expressive new face for Copilot; here's how to enable it
Microsoft has introduced a new experiment called Copilot Appearance that gives its AI assistant a face. The feature is a small visual assistant with real-time facial expressions, such as smiling, nodding and raising eyebrows during voice conversations. It is available in an early preview for users testing Copilot Labs and Microsoft's goal with this is to bring a human-like presence to Copilot. This new experiment is part of Microsoft's wider vision for evolving Copilot from a simple assistant to an AI companion. Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, described this feature as giving Copilot its own 'digital patina' that can age over time along with its user. The primary goal is to make the interaction with AI more human-like than mechanical, which will help users connect with AI more intuitively. Now, for interested users, Copilot Appearance can be enabled from the voice settings of the Copilot interface. It is currently limited to selected users in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. The toggle may not appear in the settings if the user is not part of the test group. This update complements other recent enhancements to the Microsoft Copilot to continue to expand the functionality beyond just a text-based interface. Recently, Microsoft introduced Copilot Vision, which lets users analyse photos and even real-time video feeds on their phone. Copilot can also now do tasks on behalf of the users, like booking tickets, making reservations and sending gifts, made possible by partnering with multiple websites to make the task seamless. The new companion from Microsoft is giving Clippy vibes from MS Office 97. That official assistant was not perfect and was disliked a lot because of its irrelevant suggestions. Later, it was completely removed in Office 2007. This companion from Microsoft is the new assistant, which is powerful and intuitive. It grows smarter and gets more context-aware with time.
Indian Express
26-07-2025
- Indian Express
Microsoft Copilot now has a face: Here's how the AI chatbot looks like
Microsoft is giving Copilot, its generative AI-powered chatbot, a face. Part of the tech giant's new Copilot Appearance experiment, the tech giant says the new feature gives users 'a new, visual way to chat with Copilot.' Available as an early preview in Copilot Labs, the new feature brings real-time facial expressions, adds non-verbal cues and gives Copilot's voice mode a conversational memory. This means that the AI chatbot can now respond to your voice inputs with a smile, nod and other gestures. And while Copilot uses the same voice as you have asked it to, the experiment currently seems to be limited to the web version of the AI chatbot, as Microsoft is yet to announce any plans to bring Copilot Appearance to the Windows and mobile app. To use the new feature, all you have to do is enter Voice mode by clicking on the microphone icon, head over to Voice Settings and turn on the toggle named 'Copilot Appearance.' Now, if you ask Copilot a question or just say 'hi', Copilot will react and talk back to you with smiles, gestures and other expressions. Microsoft's AI team, led by Mustafa Suleyman, has been working on making Copilot a personalised conversational AI assistant. In an episode of The Colin & Samir Show that was aired this week, Suleyman said, 'Copilot will certainly have a kind of permanent identity, a presence, and it will have a room that it lives in, and it will age.' Suleyman had previously shared a glimpse of Copilot Appearance earlier this year at Microsoft's 50th Anniversary event. The feature is currently live for select users living in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, but it is still unclear if and when it will be rolling out worldwide. Microsoft has had a history of trying to bring its digital assistants to life. The company's most famous animated assistant was Clippy, which was often criticised for not being helpful and was instead labelled as intrusive by many.
