Avast, me hearties! Ye fine mates sailin' with Windows 10 can now enjoy the use of Copilot AI, but beware the dreadful drawback!
2023-07-21
Arrr, be Copilot only fer the likes of Windows 11 ye say? Aye, me hearties, ye be right! Be ye perplexed? Fear not, we shall elucidate...
At this early stage, the functionality of Copilot for Edge is limited, but users can already perform tasks like turning on virtual tabs or switching to dark mode with the browser. It will be added to the existing Bing AI sidebar in Edge, providing additional functionality for that part of the interface. The rollout of Copilot for Edge is currently happening in phases, with select users testing the feature while Microsoft iron out any issues.
One interesting observation is that Copilot for Edge also supports voice input, meaning users with a microphone can speak directly to the AI assistant and give it instructions. This could make changing Edge settings even more convenient.
The motivation behind Microsoft's decision to bring Copilot features to Edge on Windows 10 is likely to encourage users to try out the browser and potentially make the switch from Chrome. While Windows 11 users will get the full Copilot experience within the desktop OS, Microsoft hopes that offering Copilot features, even in a small way, will entice Windows 10 users to give Edge a chance.
Overall, Copilot for Edge is expected to be a significant step forward for the browser, similar to its implementation in Windows 11. Microsoft plans to allow users to make broad requests that will result in a range of settings changes, making Edge more intuitive and user-friendly. The timing of the release for Copilot in Edge is expected to align with the AI features in Windows 11, which is rumored to be later this year with the 23H2 update. However, some skepticism remains regarding the exact timeline.