The AI Podcast Hands-On with Microsoft Edge’s AI-Driven Browser
Aug 4, 2025
Discover the transformative AI features integrated into Microsoft Edge. Explore the innovative Copilot tool designed for seamless product comparisons. This discussion highlights how Edge stands strong as a free competitor in the realm of AI-driven browsers. The hosts illustrate the browser's functionalities with examples, like evaluating barbecue grills and Tesla cars, shedding light on both strengths and limitations. Prepare to have your expectations challenged regarding smarter, more efficient browsing!
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AI Comparison of Barbecues
- Jaeden Schafer tested Edge's AI by comparing multiple barbecue products across tabs automatically.
- He appreciated how it intelligently recognized product brands despite keyword-stuffed titles.
Enable Context Clues for AI
- To enable AI-powered comparisons across tabs, toggle on the "context clues" setting in Edge's privacy options.
- This opt-in protects user privacy while unlocking useful AI features.
Privacy-first AI by Default
- Microsoft balances AI innovation and privacy by disabling tab content access by default.
- Users must explicitly enable AI context clues to allow AI to view open tabs, ensuring control.