With the demand for AI-powered browsers increasing, Microsoft has launched a new feature in its Edge browser called Copilot Mode. This feature allows users to browse the web with the assistance of AI, which can understand the user’s research, predict their actions, and take action on their behalf.
Components of Copilot Mode include a new tab page where users can search, chat, and navigate with AI assistance. Users can also ask Copilot for help while visiting specific web pages, such as turning a recipe vegan or skipping unnecessary content.
Microsoft claims that Copilot can handle tasks like booking appointments, creating shopping lists, and drafting content on the user’s behalf. The goal is to make everyday tasks easier, such as reserving rooms or booking flights online.
Copilot’s ability to be a research companion is also highlighted, as it can view all open tabs to understand the user’s browsing. This can be useful for product comparisons or online research, speeding up the process of translating user needs to the digital helper.
In the future, Copilot will prompt users to pick up where they left off on projects or research by recommending next steps. Microsoft emphasizes that Copilot will only access browsing content with the user’s permission, and visual cues will indicate when the feature is active.
