""We've heard from some users that they'd feel more comfortable talking to a face when using voice. So in the US, UK, and Canada, we're rolling out a new Copilot Labs experiment where you can talk with animated portraits," Suleyman said. "Some users may not see it right away. This is very much a prototype to help us learn more about how people feel talking to an AI.""
""We're taking our time with this experiment to ensure we're providing a positive, safe, and engaging experience for everyone," the Copilot team said in a blog post. "In addition to maintaining the same guardrails and content filters already available." Certainly, the rollout is slow enough that some Reg hacks like this Vulture can't access it yet. However, US Editor Avram Piltch was able to get it working on his PC."
Microsoft is testing voice‑enabled Copilot Portraits that offer a choice of 40 avatars and synthetic voices in the US, UK, and Canada. The avatars are deliberately non‑realistic and animated to simulate active speech. The trial is limited, with strict time limits on interactions and exclusion of users under 18. Existing guardrails and content filters remain in place during the experiment. The rollout is gradual and intended as a prototype to learn how users feel about speaking with an AI that has a visual face. Early access is limited and reactions vary from comfort to unease.
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