Microsoft Adds Avatars to Its Chatbot Copilot Interface

Microsoft has rolled out experimental **chatbot** avatars in its Copilot AI assistant, called ‘Portraits’. These 40 stylized human faces animate and lip-sync during conversations to make interactions more natural. The feature is offered through Copilot Labs in the U.S., UK, and Canada, with usage limits and clear labeling that the avatar is AI. The update aims to make chatbot interactions feel more human while maintaining transparency.