Microsoft Copilot learns to surf

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Microsoft's Copilot AI can now browse the web with users in real time, pulling live web data into Edge's sidebar to enhance AI-generated answers. It enables a more fluid, interactive search experience with clickable sources and responsive content. Let’s take a look.

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Microsoft Copilot learns how to surf the web

Microsoft is giving its Copilot AI a major update: it can now browse the web in real time alongside you, adding live search and web context to its chat-based assistance. This feature, rolling out first in Edge, blends Bing’s search index with Copilot’s generative abilities, allowing users to reference current web content, click into sources, and dynamically refine results — all within the sidebar. It’s a small UX shift with big implications: AI is no longer just an assistant, it’s a co-navigator of the open internet.

The update marks Microsoft’s attempt to differentiate Copilot from other LLM tools that rely on static training data or limited browsing plugins. According to Microsoft VP Divya Kumar, the goal is to "create a seamless loop between AI reasoning and human curiosity." The AI now cites sources more visibly, loads web pages on demand, and adjusts its responses based on what you're looking at — essentially creating a real-time research partner with access to the same internet you have.

The broader signal here is clear: AI agents are inching closer to being trusted, visible collaborators, not just autocomplete engines. As Copilot integrates deeper with everyday browsing, it also reshapes how we search, think, and even choose what’s credible. In a world drowning in links, filters, and static results, the next productivity leap may come from AI that learns with you, not just for you.

Takeaways at a Glance:

• Copilot now browses the web in Edge

• Incorporates real-time data and page context

• Provides live citations and link previews

• Tightens integration between Bing and LLM outputs

• Aims to make search and reasoning continuous

• Rolling out first in Edge; other platforms may follow

What We Think About It:

• This is a smart UX evolution — less about model upgrades, more about real-world usability. Embedding AI into browser workflows is a practical path to mass adoption. It also underscores Microsoft’s strategy to tie AI tightly to its ecosystem.

What You Can Do Right Now:

• Start using Copilot inside Microsoft Edge — it's built right into the browser now. You don’t need to install anything special. Just open Edge, click the Copilot icon in the sidebar, and try asking questions about the page you’re on. It can explain, summarize, find answers, or even suggest links to explore further.

  If you often find yourself Googling for quick facts, comparing reviews, or trying to understand dense content, Copilot can help filter the noise. Think of it like a smarter "Ctrl+F" that actually knows what you're looking for. Try it when you're shopping, reading the news, or researching something new — it’s like having a research assistant who actually shows their sources.

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