Microsoft Brings GPT-4 Powered Bing AI to Stable Edge Browser
Microsoft is rolling out its new Bing AI chatbot, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4, to the stable version of the Edge web browser. The feature replaces the previous "Discover" sidebar and helps users summarize web pages, compare information, and compose content.
Microsoft releases its new Bing AI chatbot, now confirmed to be powered by OpenAI's GPT-4, in the stable version of the Edge web browser. The feature, known as the "Edge Copilot," replaces the previous "Discover" sidebar and opens when users hover over the Bing icon in the toolbar. The sidebar automatically hides when it is not in use to keep the browsing experience clean.
The Edge Copilot provides intelligent suggestions based on the context of the web page the user is viewing. It offers two main functionalities, which are chat and compose, that allow users to summarize lengthy web content, run comparisons, and generate text. For example, the AI helps users write LinkedIn posts, convert computer code from Python to Rust, and draft better emails.
This move highlights the growing competition among tech giants to integrate generative AI directly into everyday productivity tools. Microsoft's release coincides with Google's announcement that it is incorporating similar AI capabilities across its Workspace suite, including Gmail and Google Docs. Both companies aim to transform how users interact with the web and create digital content.