Microsoft is enhancing its Copilot AI assistant by introducing “Portraits,” an experimental feature in Copilot Labs available in the US, UK, and Canada. Portraits offers 40 stylized human avatars that display natural expressions during real-time voice conversations, making interactions more engaging and approachable. Developed using advanced AI technology VASA-1, these avatars generate facial expressions, head movements, and lip-sync from a single image without complex 3D modeling. This development responds to user feedback seeking a face to talk to during voice interactions and aims to make conversations feel more natural. Portraits differ from previous Copilot appearances by showcasing human-like avatars rather than cartoonish characters. The feature is available to select users aged 18 and older, with safety measures and interaction limits in place. Microsoft emphasizes that these avatars maintain Copilot’s intelligence and safety standards, focusing on user comfort and trust.
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