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Time of India
a day ago
- 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
2 days ago
- 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.
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Microsoft Copilot is getting a face and it is going to age, says AI chief Mustafa Suleyman
Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot is no longer just a voice in your browser, it's getting a face. The company has begun testing a new feature called Copilot Appearance, which gives its generative AI chatbot a touch of personality, complete with expressions and of it as Copilot's coming-out party: the usually faceless AI now smiles, nods and reacts as it chats with you. Microsoft says it wants to give users 'a new, visual way to chat with Copilot,' and it's starting with an experimental roll-out through Copilot experiment adds a surprising amount of life to conversations. Alongside real-time facial expressions, Copilot now uses non-verbal cues to respond when you speak to it. That includes simple nods, a grin when appropriate, and a touch of character when giving an answer. And there's more, voice mode is getting a memory upgrade, meaning the chatbot won't just hear your voice but will also remember your ongoing conversation. If that sounds a bit like talking to an animated character in a video game, that's very much the the moment, this new look is exclusive to the web version of Copilot. There's no sign yet of the feature coming to Windows or mobile apps, so you'll need a browser to meet the new face of Microsoft those who can access it, switching on Copilot Appearance is simple. Enter voice mode by clicking on the microphone icon, go to Voice Settings, and flip the toggle labelled 'Copilot Appearance.' From there, Copilot will react to your voice commands with all the enthusiasm of a newly hired Suleyman, who leads Microsoft's AI division, explained the thinking behind these changes on The Colin & Samir Show this week. '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 aim, he suggests, is to make Copilot feel like more than a chatbot – more like a digital companion. Suleyman first teased Copilot's expressive side at Microsoft's 50th Anniversary celebrations earlier this year. Now, those early experiments have grown into a public test for users in the US, UK and isn't Microsoft's first attempt at giving software a human touch. Long before Copilot, there was Clippy, the animated paperclip who cheerfully offered to help (whether you wanted it or not). Clippy went down in tech history as one of the most annoying assistants of all time – though some now look back fondly on its awkward Copilot Appearance, Microsoft appears to be learning from its past. This AI isn't here to interrupt; it's here to engage. And so far, there's been no sign that it will sprout googly eyes and bounce across your now, Microsoft hasn't announced a timeline for a wider release, but given the company's big bet on AI, it's safe to assume this is just the beginning of Copilot's makeover.- Ends
Indian Express
4 days ago
- 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.
