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The tag non-photorealistic on WindowsForum.com covers content related to Microsoft's Copilot Labs experiment called Portraits, which uses non-photorealistic 3D avatars powered by VASA-1. These avatars are animated and voice-driven, allowing users to interact with them in voice mode. The feature is currently being tested in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada with strict usage guardrails. Discussions focus on the technology behind these avatars, their visual style, and the cautious rollout by Microsoft. The tag is relevant for users interested in AI-driven avatar systems, non-photorealistic rendering in Windows applications, and experimental features in Microsoft Copilot.
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    Portraits: Microsoft Copilot’s Voice-Driven Avatars Powered by VASA-1

    Microsoft is quietly testing a Copilot Labs experiment called Portraits that would let users pick from 40 animated, non‑photorealistic 3D avatars — powered by Microsoft Research’s VASA‑1 — and speak to them in voice mode, according to an internal description surfaced by testers; the rollout...
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