Microsoft has integrated Copilot Mode into its Edge browser, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the browsing experience. The feature promises to simplify and accelerate web browsing. Copilot Mode converts searches and browsing activity into topic-focused inquiries.
The AI tool within Copilot Mode gathers information from all open tabs, allowing users to compare content without the need to manually switch between tabs. The browser also incorporates voice command functionality, enabling hands-free navigation. Access to browsing history, passwords, and user data is contingent upon user consent. The feature provides visual cues to indicate when Copilot is active.
Copilot Mode integrates search, chat, and browsing on a single page, facilitating comparison of open tabs and offering features such as voice navigation, smart recommendations, and automated tasks. This mode is available for free to Windows and Mac users, though access is currently limited. Users can disable this feature via the Edge browser settings.
Microsoft’s introduction of Copilot Mode is a response to the growing trend of AI-enhanced browsers and search tools. Other players in this space include Perplexity AI, which has launched Comet Browser with Nvidia’s support, and OpenAI, which is developing its own AI browser. Google has also introduced its AI Mode.