Copilot in Microsoft Edge: Your AI Assistant Might Soon Open Automatically

Microsoft is going all-in on artificial intelligence, and one of its next moves could bring AI even closer to your daily routine—right inside your web browser.

If you use Microsoft Edge, you might already know about Copilot, the AI assistant built into the sidebar. Today, it’s just a click away. But Microsoft is now testing a feature that could make Copilot open automatically every time you launch the browser or open a new tab.

What Does That Mean for You?

Instead of manually opening the Copilot tool, it would always be there—waiting and ready to help the moment Edge loads. For some, that’s a convenient time-saver. For others, it might feel like one step too far. Either way, it’s clear Microsoft wants to make Copilot a bigger part of the Edge experience.

New Features Being Tested

Another new feature in the works is an “Ask Copilot” button right in the Edge Settings menu. Imagine tweaking your browser settings and getting stuck—you could simply click the button and ask for help, rather than scrolling through menus or searching online.

If this tool works as intended, it could be a big win for businesses and busy professionals looking to save time.

How Copilot Could Help Your Team

If your organization uses Microsoft Edge, here’s how these AI features could streamline your work:

• Instant troubleshooting: If Edge isn’t behaving, Copilot might be able to solve the issue faster than a Google search—or a call to IT.

• Always-ready assistant: From summarizing articles to drafting quick emails or brainstorming ideas, Copilot would be right there in the sidebar, 24/7.

• Enhanced protection: Microsoft is also testing a “Scareware Blocker”—an AI tool that helps protect users from scammy or dangerous websites in real time.

When Will These Features Launch?

That’s still up in the air. These updates are currently being tested in Edge Canary, Microsoft’s experimental version of the browser. Not every feature being tested ends up in the final release—but with the company’s strong push toward AI, there’s a good chance some (or all) of these tools will become standard.

Privacy Matters, Too

One big question is how Microsoft will handle privacy with Copilot always running. So far, there are few details. If Copilot auto-opens by default, some users might feel uneasy about it. Hopefully, Microsoft will include an option to turn it off or adjust how much access it has.

The Bottom Line

If you enjoy using AI tools, this update could be a real productivity booster. If not, it may feel like an unnecessary change. Either way, it’s worth keeping an eye on how these features develop—especially if you’re looking for smarter ways to work.

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