Once Copilot Mode is enabled, the AI assistant will be able to analyze all open browser tabs with the user's permission, comparing information and assisting with various tasks, such as researching vacation rentals. Microsoft has introduced Copilot Mode, an experimental feature designed to transform Microsoft Edge into a web browser powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Copilot Mode features natural voice navigation, enabling users to speak commands directly to Copilot for tasks such as opening comparison tabs between products or locating webpage information. Microsoft plans to expand Copilot Mode's capabilities to include additional advanced actions, like booking reservations and managing tasks on users' behalf. "Your browser data will be handled and protected in accordance with the Microsoft Privacy Statement, and there will always be clear, visual cues on your browser when Copilot is viewing or listening," Lyndersay said. Additionally, visual indicators will be displayed when Copilot is active, and users can turn off the feature through their browser settings. "With Copilot Mode on, you enable innovative AI features in Edge that enhance your browser. "With Copilot Mode, you can also choose to turn the experience on and off as you wish through your Edge settings. As the company explained on Monday, this new mode transforms Edge's interface, with new tabs showing a single input box that combines chat, search, and web navigation functions. Redmond states that the data collection policy adheres to the company's privacy standards, allowing users to maintain control over how their information is shared via Personalization settings. Copilot is free for a limited time as an opt-in feature in all Copilot markets, exclusively on Edge for Windows and Mac systems. It doesn't just give you endless tabs to sift through but works with you as a collaborator that makes sense of it all," said Microsoft Edge VP of Product Sean Lyndersay.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:05:24 +0000