Microsoft has started the testing process for “Copilot Vision”, one of the experimental artificial intelligence features it introduced in October. This new feature provides the opportunity to interact with users about the content by analyzing web pages browsed in the Microsoft Edge browser. Currently, access is provided to a limited user base through the “Copilot Labs” platform.
“Copilot Vision” is initially offered with certain restrictions. The feature is only active in the Microsoft Edge browser and some selected websites. Microsoft plans to carefully expand the list of these sites over time. Additionally, the trial period is currently only available to Copilot Pro subscribers in the US ($20 per month). The company states that this feature will be offered to a wider user base in the future.
Microsoft, which attaches importance to user privacy and data security, emphasizes that “Copilot Vision” sessions are activated entirely with the user’s approval and that data is deleted at the end of each session. The tool only processes text and visual content on visited web pages; Beyond this, no data processing or content training is performed.
This cautious approach of Microsoft stems from the security criticism faced by another artificial intelligence feature previously announced under the name “Recall”. The “Recall” feature attracted criticism when users took screenshots of all activities on their computers, and the fact that the data was stored without encryption caused criticism from security experts. After being delayed three times, this feature was finally made available to Windows Insider users with security regulations.
Microsoft aims to improve user experience with Copilot Vision
Copilot Pro subscribers can request to try the “Copilot Vision” feature through “Copilot Labs”. Microsoft also released a demo video to promote this feature. The new artificial intelligence tool aims to enrich the user experience and demonstrate the potential of artificial intelligence in browser-based applications.
Microsoft’s cautious approach in this trial period aims to emphasize the importance given to user privacy and minimize possible risks in new technologies. In this way, it is aimed to reach a wider user base in the adoption process of artificial intelligence applications.