Microsoft has announced the rollout of Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge, a new AI-powered feature that helps users perform tasks, organise tabs, and pick up past sessions directly from the browser.
Sean Lyndersay, vice president of Microsoft Edge, said the company aims to redefine how users interact with browsers. “Up until now, using a browser has meant doing all the work yourself—typing, clicking, tab-hopping and task-juggling,” he said. “With Copilot Mode in Edge, your browser can anticipate, assist, and accelerate your experience online—all with your permission.”
This development comes after OpenAI launched its own AI browser, ChatGPT Atlas.
Copilot in Edge builds on features first introduced in July, such as an integrated chat interface, reasoning across multiple open tabs, and a dynamic context pane.
The new release expands those capabilities with features like Copilot Actions and Journeys, designed to help users complete complex tasks and return to past projects without managing numerous tabs.
According to Microsoft, Copilot Actions allows users to issue voice or text commands to perform both simple and complex actions. For instance, users can ask Copilot to unsubscribe from newsletters or make a restaurant reservation. The feature is currently available for free in a limited preview in the US.
The Journeys feature, also in limited preview, groups previous browsing sessions by topic and lets users pick up exactly where they left off. “With Journeys, you see your past browsing projects automatically grouped into helpful topics and can dive right back in, all with your explicit permission,” Lyndersay said.
Microsoft emphasised that user privacy remains central to the experience. “Your browsing history will never be accessed without your go-ahead,” the company said in a statement. Users can enable or disable history-based personalisation via the browser’s settings at any time.
Copilot Mode also includes new safety features such as a Scareware blocker, which uses local AI to protect against full-screen scam takeovers, and enhanced password management tools that create, store, and monitor passwords for breaches.
“When Copilot is active, you’ll see clear visual cues, so you know when it’s taking an action, listening or viewing,” the company stated. “Microsoft only collects what’s needed to improve your experience—or what you choose to provide via Personalisation settings.”
Copilot Mode is available in all Copilot-supported markets on Edge for Windows and Mac, with mobile support coming soon.
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