Microsoft is doubling down on AI — and now it wants Copilot to show up automatically every time you open Microsoft Edge.
Right now, if you want to use Copilot, you have to click the icon in the sidebar. No big deal. But with this new update in testing, Copilot could launch by default — front and center, ready to help — whether you asked for it or not.
Some folks will love that. Others? Maybe not so much.
Either way, Microsoft clearly sees Copilot as more than just a side tool. They’re aiming to make it a standard part of the browsing experience.
There’s also a second feature in the works: an “Ask Copilot” button inside Edge’s Settings. If you’ve ever wasted time hunting for a setting or troubleshooting a weird browser issue, this could make your life a lot easier — just ask, and get pointed in the right direction.
Here’s how this might help your team:
- Faster troubleshooting – Instead of calling IT or digging through help articles, Copilot could guide you through the fix.
- AI on standby – Need to summarize a long article, brainstorm a response, or clean up a quick email? It’s right there.
- Smarter security – Microsoft’s also working on a “Scareware Blocker” that uses AI to flag scammy websites before they can do damage.
Of course, this is still in testing (Edge Canary, to be specific), and not every experimental feature makes it to the final release. But given Microsoft’s recent push into AI, don’t be surprised if this one sticks.
There’s one catch: privacy. Microsoft hasn’t said much about how Copilot’s always-on presence will work behind the scenes. If it’s always active, some users might be rightfully cautious — and hopefully, there’s an option to turn it off.
If done well, though, Copilot in Edge could save time, improve productivity, and add a layer of built-in protection — especially for teams trying to work smarter without adding more tools.
If you’re curious how to get started with Copilot or use it effectively in your business, we can walk you through it. Reach out anytime.