Microsoft Announces Native Integration of 365 Copilot AI Into Edge Browser

Microsoft's recent partnership with OpenAI is transforming its entire ecosystem, introducing GPT-4 powered chatbots and generative capabilities across key products like Word, Excel, Bing Search, and the Edge browser. At the Build 2023 conference, Microsoft executives announced that the 365 Copilot AI will be seamlessly integrated into Edge, enhancing productivity for users.

Microsoft 365 Copilot utilizes data from your Calendar, Word documents, emails, and chat logs to deliver personalized AI support. For instance, users can easily draft messages with natural language requests, such as, "Tell my team how we updated the product strategy today." The AI will automatically generate a status update based on information from previous meetings and communications.

This integration allows for real-time assistance while reviewing documents. Users can simply ask, "What are the key takeaways from this document?" to receive instant insights from 365 Copilot. Furthermore, the familiar on-page search (Ctrl+F) will become more intelligent, thanks to this deeper integration with AI.

Additionally, Microsoft is adopting the open plugin standard introduced by OpenAI, ensuring seamless interoperability between ChatGPT and 365 Copilot products. However, Microsoft 365 Copilot is currently in private preview, with no confirmed timeline for public release.

In conjunction with these developments, Microsoft’s Edge Workspaces will soon exit the preview phase, allowing teams to collaboratively share links, project websites, and files through a secure set of browser tabs. The company is also revamping its work experience with the launch of Microsoft Edge for Business. This version will feature distinct visual elements and cues, along with enhanced controls focused on security and productivity, catering specifically to remote workers. It aims to provide a new browser model that prioritizes user privacy while delivering enterprise-level management.

Microsoft Edge for Business begins its preview for managed devices, emphasizing the need to effectively separate work and personal browsing into dedicated windows with distinct caches and storage locations. This design ensures that sensitive information stays secure and organized.