Microsoft’s use of AI on the web will extend beyond smarter Bing searches. the company is updating your Edge browser with an “AI-powered co-pilot” that helps with daily tasks. Integration with the new Bing can help you get the key points of a document, compare content, and even compose posts (like on LinkedIn) with a specific format, length, or tone.
The revised interface revolves around a new sidebar. You can use a chat feature in this space to ask questions just like you would with Bing, while a compose option helps you write new content using prompts. You can also expect a new look.
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Both Bing and the updated Edge are based on a new AI model, Prometheus, built with the help of OpenAI. While it draws some lessons from the popular ChatGPT conversational AI, it is advertised as being more powerful and optimized for search. Microsoft also claims that it is a “responsible” platform where protections against abuse and errors are in place at all levels.
The new border is available now in preview form. While Bing is the highlight of Microsoft’s AI announcements, the new browser clearly plays a big role. In theory, AI capabilities give Edge an edge over Chrome, Safari, and other browsers. Of course, it is not known how long a track is. Google is holding an event tomorrow (February 8) that may shed light on its bid to rival ChatGPT, and it won’t be surprising if AI-powered search is part of that strategy.
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