From Clippy to Jolly: Why tech keeps putting a cute face on its products

Meta’s new AI mascot, Jolly, has a big job. From Duolingo’s owl to Clippy, here’s what past mascots reveal about turning tech products into companions.

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2026-09-24 16:51 · Mashable AI
From Clippy to Jolly: Why tech keeps putting a cute face on its products

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