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Microsoft removes Copilot mascot and some AI features from Windows 11

Microsoft is reportedly removing its Copilot mascot, Mico, and several AI features or commands from Windows 11. This information stems from Microsoft's actions or announcements, as reported by Mashable and Bangkok Post. The exact number and nature of the removed features vary slightly across reports.

2 articles from 2 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 2 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a shipped.

What do all outlets agree on?

2 outlets covered “Microsoft removes Copilot mascot and some AI features from Windows 11”. All of them report the following:

  • Microsoft is removing elements related to AI from its products
  • The removals pertain to Copilot or Windows 11

Did outlets disagree about this?

Yes. Coverage of “Microsoft removes Copilot mascot and some AI features from Windows 11” differs on 2 points. Each account below is how a different outlet described the same event:

Copilot's mascot Mico is being ditched

Mashable

Eight AI commands are being removed from Windows 11

Bangkok Post

Which figures do outlets report differently?

1 figure in this story is reported with conflicting values:

Number of AI features/commands removeda few vs eight

Which outlets covered this?

All 2 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.

What related stories are there?

Which companies does this involve?

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