Microsoft’s AI chief says Edge will evolve into “a little angel” powered by Copilot, handling the boring stuff — as an opt-in experience

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I was listening to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talk about the challenges the company is facing right now. He seems concerned that Microsoft has moved away from Bill Gates’ original idea of being a software company and is now heavily focused on artificial intelligence. He worries this pursuit of AI, along with the performance of products like Office, could actually harm the company in the long run.

It appears the tech company isn’t willing to lose the billions it has invested in artificial intelligence.

In a recent interview with Tom Warren from The Verge, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman shared his plans for the Edge browser and how Microsoft intends to challenge competitors like Perplexity and Comet, both of which offer AI-powered browsing experiences.

As you’ve probably heard, Microsoft is hoping Copilot Mode will be a game-changer. Suleyman believes Copilot isn’t just a simple helper, but a strong AI feature that will change how people use Microsoft Edge.

Copilot AI can handle everyday, repetitive work like opening and searching tabs, freeing you up to focus on more important tasks and get more done.

Browsers are likely to develop into intelligent agents. This means your AI will be able to use the same online tools and features you do.

Microsoft AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman.

Suleyman described his vision for Edge supercharged by Copilot AI as highlighted below:

It’s like having a helpful assistant that automatically handles tedious tasks like reading reviews, comparing prices, and doing research. The amazing part is you can watch it happen live, right before your eyes.

Despite rumors, Microsoft confirmed they are not building a new AI browser. Instead, they plan to significantly improve Microsoft Edge by integrating Copilot directly into the existing browser experience, making it stand out and more capable. According to Suleyman, this will be a single, unified experience, not a separate browser.

As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, many people are worried about safety and privacy. However, the CEO of Microsoft AI says that adding Copilot to the Edge browser won’t take away your control. According to Suleyman, “You’ll always be in control, and I think transparency builds trust.”

The exciting new AI-powered features coming to Microsoft Edge through Copilot will be available for users to try when they’re ready, rather than being automatically applied. Microsoft is releasing these updates as an optional experience, letting people choose to enable them.

As a tech enthusiast, I’m hearing some bold claims from Microsoft! Apparently, they believe they’re way ahead of the competition right now. Mustafa Suleyman shared that they’ve been really strategic and meticulous in their development, and that’s starting to pay off – they’ve got features nobody else offers at the moment.

The news follows recent statements from tech executives like Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, who admitted he’s stopped using Google Search and now primarily uses AI tools such as ChatGPT for information.

Following a court ruling last year that found Google to be an illegal monopoly, a former Google engineer predicted the company faced an even greater challenge from new AI search tools like OpenAI’s SearchGPT. It now appears that web browsers are quickly adopting AI to stay competitive and offer users a more up-to-date experience.

Now that Microsoft Edge has been updated with Copilot AI, it’s worth watching to see if it can challenge Google Chrome’s position as the most popular browser. Let me know what you think in the comments!

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2025-09-24 14:41