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Microsoft Adds Tab-Aware Copilot to Edge, Retires Agentic Mode
The company announced multiple AI upgrades to its browser on May 13, 2026, letting Copilot query all open tabs while folding agentic features into an existing tool. New capabilities include AI-generated podcasts from tabs, study quizzes, long-term memory and screen sharing on mobile. Users will control which experiences activate and see visual cues when Copilot is active.
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Microsoft is adding a feature to Edge that allows its Copilot AI chatbot to gather information from all open tabs, The Verge reported. When users start a conversation with Copilot, they can ask the chatbot questions about what is in their open tabs, compare products they are looking at and summarize open articles.
” The company is retiring Copilot Mode, which offered agentic features such as the ability to book a reservation on the user’s behalf.
Microsoft has folded these agentic capabilities into its Browse with Copilot tool. Several other AI features are coming to Edge. An AI-powered Study and Learn mode can turn an article into a study session or interactive quiz.
A new tool turns tabs into AI-powered podcasts similar to NotebookLM. An AI writing assistant will pop up when users start entering text on a webpage in Edge. Users can give Copilot permission to access their browsing history to provide more relevant, high-quality answers.
Copilot in Edge on desktop and mobile will come with long-term memory that tailors responses based on previous conversations. A redesigned new tab page in Edge combines chat, search and web navigation. The Journeys feature uses AI to organize browsing history into categories that users can revisit.
An update to Edge’s mobile app will allow users to share their screen with Copilot and talk through questions about what they are seeing. ” The article detailing the updates was published on May 13, 2026, at 10:04 PM UTC and is accompanied by an image credited to The Verge. Emma Roth is a news writer at The Verge who covers streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and more.
