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Microsoft moves to the uncanny valley with creepy Copilot avatars that stare at you and say your name

Tuesday September 30, 2025. 10:37 PM , from TheRegister
Yep, we're sure that will win folks over
Microsoft is testing talking avatars for Copilot to see if users feel more at ease chatting with a face instead of just a text box. Our US Editor tried them out, only to find the digital stare was more creepy than comforting.…
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