Apple's Best New Sci-Fi Show Is Highlighting A Real-Life Tech Problem
A hive mind crafts personalized avatars to placate survivors, prompting Carol to project individuality and fall for Zosia despite Zosia being an artificial amalgam.
Microsoft's Mico heightens the risks of parasocial LLM relationships
Microsoft introduced Mico, an animated, blob-like avatar for Copilot voice mode designed to foster human-centered, friend-like interactions and parasocial connections.
Microsoft's Mico is a 'Clippy' for the AI era | TechCrunch
Microsoft introduced Mico, an expressive, customizable Copilot avatar that listens, reacts, saves memories, includes a Clippy Easter egg, and supports voice interactions.