Microsoft Integrates GPT-4 Powered Bing AI Into Stable Edge Browser
Microsoft releases its new Bing AI chatbot, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4, as the Edge Copilot sidebar in the stable version of the Edge browser. The tool helps users summarize web pages, write content, and compare information directly from the browser interface.
Microsoft officially integrates its new Bing AI chatbot into the stable version of the Edge web browser, confirming the tool runs on OpenAI's newly launched GPT-4 model. Previously available only as a developer preview, the feature known as "Edge Copilot" replaces the older "Discover" sidebar and provides users with an interactive AI assistant directly within their browsing interface.
The Edge Copilot offers two main functionalities: chat and compose. Users access the sidebar by hovering over the Bing icon in the toolbar, allowing them to summarize lengthy web content, compare information, or generate new text. Practical applications include summarizing financial statements, converting code snippets from Python to Rust, and drafting social media posts or emails based on a few simple prompts.
This move highlights the growing competition in AI-powered productivity tools, as Microsoft pushes to embed generative AI directly into everyday workflows. The release comes on the same day Google unveils its own plans to incorporate AI features across its Workspace suite, setting the stage for a major battle between the tech giants to dominate the future of AI-assisted work.