Microsoft has rolled out a new wave of features for its AI assistant, introducing an upgraded “Copilot Mode” for its Edge browser — an ambitious move that integrates artificial intelligence directly into one of its core products.
Described as a leap toward the “AI browser” category, Copilot Mode is designed to act as a dynamic and intelligent web companion. The new features allow Microsoft’s AI assistant to see open tabs, summarize and compare information, and even perform actions such as booking hotels or filling out forms — all with user permission.
Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, called it a significant evolution in how users interact with browsers. “Copilot Mode in Edge is evolving into an AI browser that is your dynamic, intelligent companion,” Suleyman said in a post announcing the update.
The new release builds on the initial rollout in July, which introduced voice navigation and a search bar on new tabs. The latest update adds “Actions,” allowing Copilot to automate form filling and online bookings, and “Journeys,” which helps users trace relationships between open tabs.
Microsoft’s announcement closely follows OpenAI’s unveiling of its own AI-powered browser, Atlas, earlier this week. Though both products have been in development for months, their near-simultaneous debuts highlight the growing competition in the race to define the next generation of AI-assisted browsing.
While the visual and functional similarities between Edge’s Copilot Mode and OpenAI’s Atlas have sparked comparisons, experts say user experience will ultimately depend on the underlying AI models driving each platform.
For Microsoft, the move underscores its broader strategy of embedding AI into everyday products — from Windows to Office — as it seeks to cement its lead in the global AI software market.
