Microsoft Copilot Can Collect Data From Your Edge Browser Tabs to Get to Know You
Microsoft Copilot Can Collect Data From Your Edge Browser Tabs to Get to Know You
Publish Date: 2026-05-14 18:06:00
Source Domain: www.cnet.com
- Microsoft continues to integrate Copilot AI into the Edge web browser on both desktop and mobile platforms.
- Copilot uses browsing history to provide contextual suggestions, compare options across tabs, highlight key details, and create audio podcasts from browsing activities.
- Copilot now accesses user data only when activated to improve browsing experience, but privacy skepticism remains constant.
- The new “Browse With Copilot” function goes beyond a pop-up mode, acting as a continuously active assistant in web browsing.
- Users can access Copilot as a chatbot directly in the browser via a dedicated button. Copilot Mode is renamed, and new features include quizzes, study guides, and organized browsing categories.
- Despite integration, Copilot has not seen the same level of enthusiasm as other AI models, raising questions about user acceptance given ongoing privacy concerns.
