Microsoft has introduced ‘Copilot Mode’ for its Edge browser, an experimental collection of AI features designed to improve user experience. According to Microsoft, these features are designed to enhance web browsing efficiency by enabling users to perform tasks more effectively while minimising clutter.
With Copilot Mode, the browser will be able to understand the full context of all open tabs, which helps users pose queries to better understand information from their current sessions.
“For example, when researching vacation rentals across multiple sites, chat with Copilot to quickly identify which option is closest to the beach and includes a full kitchen – saving time and reducing friction,” said Microsoft.
Copilot on the Edge browser also offers voice navigation, allowing users to verbally specify their needs and navigate the interface with fewer clicks and keystrokes. This includes actions like finding specific information on a page, opening additional tabs to compare product options in a cart, and more.
Copilot will also be shown in a small pane on Edge, allowing users to access features while viewing any tab or window. “It’s perfect to help cut through distractions like pop-ups and long-winded blog posts, and to get straight to the information you need,” said Microsoft.
“For example, if you’ve been researching how to start an online business, Copilot can recognise that and surface relevant insights like recommending a tutorial to watch as you explore different website-building methods,” said the company, while adding that these features operate only with the user’s consent, and Copilot will only access browsing content if the user explicitly enables it.
Mustafa Suleyman, the company’s AI CEO, shared a series of posts on X explaining how these features work.
“The future of the web is calmer, more focused, and more genuinely helpful. Today, we’re bringing it closer than ever. As an early tester, the #1 thing I noticed was how much easier it was to focus or get into flow state. All the little moments of less friction really add up,” said Suleyman.
Copilot Mode is available for free, for a limited time, starting today in all Copilot markets, exclusively on Edge for Windows and Mac, with certain usage limits. Users can try it today at aka.ms/copilot-mode.
Over the past few months, significant developments have occurred in the field of AI-enabled web browsing experiences. Perplexity made a significant announcement with the launch of their Comet web browser. It is also fair to consider these as an attempt to catch up with Google Chrome, which is the market-leading web browser today.
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