Browsing the web is about to become a lot smarter for Microsoft Edge users. Microsoft has announced a new experimental feature for Edge called Copilot Mode, aiming to revolutionize how we interact with online content.
Copilot Mode is an innovative addition designed to bring artificial intelligence directly into your browsing experience. While traditional browsers primarily display pages, this new mode also acts as a helpful assistant—anticipating your needs, organizing your tabs, and streamlining tasks to make your time online more productive and less frustrating.
It’s available for free, starting today, in supported regions on Windows and Mac.
Copilot Mode is presented in a clean, simple interface with a single input box that combines chat, search, and navigation tools. With permission, it can see all your open tabs, giving it a complete picture of what you’re exploring. For example, if you’re researching vacation options across multiple sites, Copilot can help compare prices, locations, and amenities—all in one place—saving you time and effort.
Copilot provides a variety of features designed to assist your browsing experience, including:
- In-Page Help – Need to translate content or convert measurements? Copilot can appear alongside the page to assist without disrupting your flow.
- Context-Aware Assistance – It can see your open tabs and help you organize or analyze information without switching back and forth.
- Voice Commands – You can speak to Copilot to find information, open tabs, or compare options—making browsing more natural and hands-free.
- Personalized Journeys – Future updates will allow Copilot to guide you through projects or research topics, offering relevant suggestions based on your activity.
While still in its early stages, this feature promises to make online research, shopping, and daily tasks more seamless and efficient.
Privacy and Control
Copilot Mode is opt-in, so users can choose whether to use it. Data shared with Copilot is protected under Microsoft’s privacy standards, with clear visual cues when the AI is active or accessing information. Features can be turned on or off at any time through browser settings.
It’s still an experimental feature, and Microsoft planso to use feedback from users to help shape its future development.
If you’re interested in exploring this new way of browsing, you can activate it through the Copilot icon in Edge or visiting their official page here.
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