Microsoft updates Edge with new AI features, including letting Copilot gather information from open tabs and use browsing history for more relevant answers
The new features include AI podcasts, summaries, and quizzes based on what you're browsing.
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Edge Gets Smarter: Copilot Now Reads Your Open Tabs
Microsoft's Edge browser update lets Copilot tap into your browsing history and open tabs for contextual AI answers.
Microsoft just gave Edge a serious AI injection. The browser's built-in Copilot can now pull information directly from your open tabs and dig through your browsing history to serve up more relevant responses. Think of it as an AI assistant that actually knows what you've been doing online.
The update goes beyond simple chat improvements. Edge now offers AI-generated podcasts, content summaries, and even quizzes — all dynamically built around whatever you're currently browsing. It's Microsoft turning your browser into something closer to a personal research assistant than a simple webpage renderer.
The tab-awareness feature is the standout here. Instead of requiring users to manually copy-paste context into Copilot, the AI now passively gathers it. Convenient? Absolutely. A potential privacy minefield? That remains to be seen.