Microsoft has launched Copilot Mode for its Edge browser. It is an experimental opt-in feature packed with agentic AI tools. It offers contextual awareness across tabs, hands-free web navigation through voice commands, and a chatbot that explains your current page.

Soon, Copilot Mode will take actions like booking reservations on your behalf. It will remember your browsing history and offer smart suggestions. You’ll see this feature join tools like Perplexity, Comet and ChatGPT Agent. These new reasoning models enable agents to complete complex tasks, such as shopping or scheduling.

The move reflects a trend in which browsers are acting more like personal assistants than just search tools. Microsoft’s announcement highlights this: “There will always be clear, visual cues on your browser when Copilot is viewing or listening.” AI agents could soon manage your digital tasks more than ever before.

Privacy remains a major concern. Copilot Mode collects data for personalisation but allows control in settings. You can turn it off anytime. For advanced features, such as booking or history-based suggestions, Copilot will request your permission to access sensitive data.

Microsoft has confirmed the feature is free for now. However, it’s only for a limited time, and no end date has been shared yet. To use it, install Edge on Windows or Mac. Then visit aka.ms/copilot-mode and turn on Copilot Mode from your browser settings.

As browser wars grow, Microsoft is betting big on AI. Still, there are roadblocks. Many sites aren’t built for AI, and users worry about habits and security. Whether Copilot Mode changes how we browse the web will depend on how these issues are handled.

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