Microsoft has a new Copilot Appearance virtual character that responds with real-time expressions.

The era of the AI assistant is not a distant vision; it is already unfolding before our eyes. In the next 6 to 18 months, the way brands and customers interact will be fundamentally transformed by the widespread adoption of AI-powered copilots.

During the Q1 2025 earnings call, Freshworks’ CEO said AI adoption had moved beyond experimentation, with nearly half of all new large deals (over $30,000 ARR) in the quarter including Freddy Copilot.

Microsoft researchers found that translators have much overlap with AI chatbots, while dredge operators have among the least.

Researchers at Microsoft have tried to figure out which jobs are most and least likely to be replaced by generative AI — and the results aren't promising, particularly for those enjoying the perks of a cushy desk job.

Now, Microsoft is testing another virtual assistant. While it's not quite Clippy 2.0, the new Copilot Appearance experiment from Copilot Labs is definitely giving major Clippy vibes.

Microsoft is set to report Q4 FY25 earnings, with Wall Street expecting strong results driven by AI demand and cloud growth — amid rising capital costs and layoffs tied to its rapid AI transformation.

New agentic AI capabilities, dubbed Beagle and Darwinium Copilot, enable red-teaming simulations and AI-assisted remediation to harden fraud defenses across ecommerce, fintech and banking platformsSAN FRANCISCO,