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Mico, Microsoft’s AI version of Clippy, animated virtual assistant in Copilot voice mode
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Meet Mico, Microsoft’s AI Version of Clippy: Copilot Now Has Its Own Virtual Character for Voice ModeBy [Author Name], Technology Correspondent

In a delightful mix of nostalgia and innovation, Microsoft has brought back the friendly face of digital assistance—introducing Mico, a new AI-powered virtual character for its Copilot platform. Inspired by the quirky 1990s paperclip icon Clippy, Mico is designed to make today’s AI experience warmer, more interactive, and more human....
Screenshot of Microsoft 365 Copilot integrating Anthropic AI Claude models for enterprise productivity
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Microsoft Begins to Adopt Anthropic AI Technology in Microsoft 365 Apps

In a major effort to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) roster, Microsoft announced it is incorporating Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1 models into the company’s Microsoft 365 Copilot suite of services. This represents a significant departure from Microsoft’s historical reliance on OpenAI models, introducing additional AI capabilities...
Microsoft 365 Copilot interface showcasing Anthropic Claude AI model integration
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Microsoft Adds Anthropic AI Models to 365 Copilot, in a Departure From OpenAI

Microsoft is set to add Anthropic’s Claude AI models to its Microsoft Copilot suite in a strategic bid to widen its artificial intelligence capabilities. This marks a notable departure from Microsoft’s typical approach to AI, which has historically preferred to utilize OpenAI technology. Diversity AI Options for Business Users Microsoft...
Microsoft Copilot interface showing integration with Anthropic AI models for enterprise productivity
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Microsoft Adds Anthropic’s AI Models to Copilot, Boosting Business Productivity

In a significant milestone in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, Microsoft has introduced Anthropic’s AI models into its suite of Microsoft 365 Copilot. The move, announced in late September 2025, adds substantial new options for enterprise customers to Microsoft’s AI system while underpinning its existing partnership with OpenAI. Expanding AI...
Microsoft Teams AI agents assisting in a virtual team meeting
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Microsoft to Integrate AI-Powered Agents in Teams for Better Collaboration and Productivity

Microsoft is revolutionizing teamwork by bringing AI-powered Copilot bots to Microsoft Teams. These smart assistants are designed to be active participants in meetings, helping with tasks in channels and providing real-time insights to improve workflows and enhance productivity. A New Era of Collaboration The addition of Copilot agents is part...