Clippy, Microsoft’s hapless Office assistant, was retired 25 years ago today — its irritating spirit lives on in 100+ Copilots

Microsoft's Clippy, the infamous Office assistant retired 25 years ago, continues to influence over 100 Copilots. Clippy, introduced with Office 97, was met with disdain for its repetitive phrases. Despite its failure, Clippy has gained a nostalgic following and even appeared as an emoji in Microsoft 365. Microsoft's move towards digital assistants like Copilot may see a shift with a focus on OS performance and reliability, potentially reducing Copilot interactions.