Microsoft trials Copilot Mode in Edge

Microsoft has introduced an experimental Copilot Mode feature in its Edge web browser. This mode allows the browser to search across multiple open tabs and analyze the information on each page. The feature can perform tasks such as assessing if research papers published by Microsoft's researchers make similar points. Copilot Mode also supports natural voice navigation and adds a dynamic pane for the AI assistant. In the future, the feature may be able to execute actions like booking reservations or suggesting relevant information, if users grant it access to their web history and credentials. Microsoft is working on advancing the capabilities of Copilot Mode, as the company aims to be a frontrunner in the race to have an AI-equipped browser. However, the company may still have a way to go to gain widespread adoption of its AI tools, as other tech companies, such as Perplexity, OpenAI, Opera, and The Browser Company, are also pushing their own AI-powered browser products.