Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has rolled out a new “Copilot Mode” for its Edge browser, using artificial intelligence to help users browse smarter and faster as the competition heats up in the AI browser space.
This new feature, launched on Monday, is designed to help users complete tasks, organise web activity into topics, and compare content across tabs without needing to switch between them. It’s part of Microsoft’s push to stay ahead as other tech giants race to build AI into everyday internet tools.
Instead of traditional browsing, Copilot Mode offers a single input box that blends chat, search, and navigation into one place. It also supports voice commands, making it easier to browse hands-free.
Microsoft says that, in the future, users will be able to allow Copilot to access more personalised information, like browsing history and saved logins, to perform actions like booking appointments or managing online tasks. Importantly, Copilot will only access that data with user permission, and there will be clear visual indicators when it’s working in the background.
The launch comes just as other major players jump into the AI browser market. Perplexity AI, backed by Nvidia, recently introduced its Comet browser, and OpenAI is reportedly developing its own version. Meanwhile, Google’s parent company, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), has already released an AI Mode in its search tools and says user engagement is on the rise.
Microsoft’s Copilot Mode is available for free in Edge across Windows and Mac for users in supported regions, at least for now. Users can choose to disable it anytime through Edge settings.
