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Microsoft Edge is rolling out its new “Copilot Mode,” a major step in integrating artificial intelligence directly into the browsing experience. Building on an earlier announcement, this feature essentially turns Copilot into a persistent web assistant, launching a chat interface with every new tab, ready for queries, searches, or website addresses.

Copilot Mode merges AI-driven responses, search engine results, and web navigation within a unified window, leveraging information across all open tabs. Users can leverage Copilot to generate summaries or compare products showcased on various webpages.

Complementing Copilot Mode, Microsoft is previewing advanced capabilities, including agentic Copilot Actions. These actions automate tasks such as unsubscribing from unwanted emails or making online reservations. While promising, these AI-powered actions, similar to other AI browsers, are still under development and may produce inaccuracies, as acknowledged by Copilot’s built-in warnings.

Edge’s updated Copilot Mode can now leverage browsing history (with user consent) to deliver more contextually relevant responses. Furthermore, Microsoft is launching a preview of “Journeys,” an AI-driven feature that intelligently organizes browsing history into thematic groups and proposes related search suggestions.

To activate Copilot Mode, users can download the latest version of Edge and enable the feature via a toggle on Microsoft’s website. US-based users have the additional option of previewing Copilot Actions and Copilot Journeys.