Virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri have revolutionized digital interaction in recent times, but more than two decades ago, Clippy, the famous anthropomorphic paperclip, was the guide in Microsoft Office programs. This character stopped being part of the users' experience 18 years ago, but its legacy endures. Microsoft has decided to revive it in a new and exciting context: the recent announcement of its AI assistant named Mico, which includes a nod to Clippy as a fun hideout or Easter egg.
The first users of Mico have discovered that, when touching the smiling figure of this new character, Clippy appears. The mix of nostalgia and modernity has generated enthusiasm among those who fondly remember the clip that once helped navigate documents and spreadsheets. This comeback, even as a joke, revives interest in an icon that defined an era in technology, reminding many of a simpler era of computing.
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