Lex Fridman Podcast of AI Exploring Microsoft Edge’s New AI Browser Experience
Aug 4, 2025
Discover the latest AI features in Microsoft Edge that enhance user experience, including smart shopping comparisons and the praised Copilot. Hear personal anecdotes about how these innovations streamline browsing. The focus also shifts to the browser's capability to analyze tabs for product recommendations, showcasing impressive speed and relevance in information retrieval. The discussion highlights the strengths and weaknesses of this AI integration, raising important questions about privacy as we embrace these technological advancements.
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AI-Assisted BBQ Shopping
- Lex Fridman tested Microsoft Edge's AI browser by comparing barbecues on Amazon using multiple tabs.
- It smartly identified the cheapest and highest quality barbecues by analyzing tabs and content beyond just keywords.
Enable Context Clues for AI
- To use Edge's AI to analyze your open tabs, enable the "context clues" toggle in privacy settings.
- This protects privacy while granting permission for AI to access and summarize tab content.
AI Comparing Tesla Models
- Lex browsed Tesla's website and asked Edge AI to find the cheapest car and compare specs.
- The AI quickly produced accurate tables and calculations, enhancing product comparison.