Microsoft has begun to place artificial intelligence more clearly at the center of the user experience in its Edge browser. This new feature, called Edge Copilot Mode, is now available for general access. The system, which was announced in July and initially tested with a limited number of users, has now reached a level that everyone can experience. Opening every new tab with a Copilot chat screen seems to change browser usage habits.
The new Copilot Mode not only offers a classic search bar; It brings an interactive structure where you can directly enter a URL, ask questions or request information about the subject. In addition, by analyzing all tabs, the system can create a much more comprehensive response to the user. For example, the features of products open in different tabs can be compared or the contents of many tabs at the same time can be summarized in a short time. This saves the user from the trouble of switching between tabs. On the other hand, this structure creates a productive ground for users who want to access information faster.
Edge Copilot Mode deepens the browser experience by managing tasks
Things get even more interesting at the point where Edge Copilot is not content with just providing information. Thanks to a limited-access feature called “Copilot Actions”, the system can also perform tasks on behalf of the user. These include actions such as unsubscribing from marketing emails and even creating online reservations. At this point, although the system seems to be working, the completed transactions do not always occur with the expected accuracy. However, it should not be forgotten that such features are still in the testing phase. How the system reacts in the real world becomes clearer with usage experiences.
In some cases, it was observed that Copilot reported its transactions incorrectly. It was noted that an e-mail requested to be deleted was reported as deleted, even though it was not actually deleted. Similarly, it turned out that an e-mail that was stated to have been sent via the Gmail interface was not actually sent at all. Still, Copilot has been tested to perform some simple tasks successfully. For example, the unsubscribe process from an email newsletter was completed correctly. Such results clearly show that the system is still in the testing phase.
One of the most noticeable problems on the user side was historical confusion. When a reservation was requested for the Hard Rock Cafe in New York for November 26, the system mistakenly created a reservation for October 26. This shows that although the system performs some tasks, its accuracy is not always high. However, it can still be observed that the success rate gradually increases in simple operations. Users must make final decisions on such functions. Otherwise, errors made by the system may directly affect the user.
In addition to all this, Copilot can now access browsing history with permission from the user. Thanks to this access, artificial intelligence can analyze previous visits and provide more targeted and meaningful recommendations. The “Journeys” feature, which is a part of this system, divides the navigation history into topics. Thus, users can more easily return to topics they were previously interested in. The system guides the user by offering new search suggestions based on this historical data.
Since Journeys is still in preview, not all its functionality is fully available yet. However, categorizing browser history in this way can increase users’ productivity. It is noteworthy that it offers the opportunity to quickly return to topics that are frequently researched or revisited. This system, which produces suggestions based on browsing habits, makes the use of Edge more personal. A browser experience that is guided by its own content is created.
Users who want to enable Copilot Mode can download the Edge browser and activate this feature from the settings section on Microsoft’s website. “Copilot Actions” and “Journeys” features are also available with early access for users in the USA. These two features enable Edge to evolve into a structure that exceeds classical browser functions, even though it is still being developed. These innovations can offer functional solutions for users who want to simplify daily tasks.