When Copilot Mode is turned on, Edge changes its interface to display a single input field in new tabs. This all-in-one field merges chat, search, and navigation tasks. With user permission, Copilot can read and compare information across open tabs to help with research,

Microsoft declined to comment on the GPT-5 references in Copilot, and the company isn’t commenting on its new smart mode, either. If all goes well with OpenAI’s final GPT-5 preparations, then I expect we’ll see Copilot’s smart mode show up for everyone very soon.

Microsoft launches Copilot Mode in Edge, an AI-powered feature that simplifies browsing, helps users make decisions, and supports voice commands.