Microsoft Edge is testing two new AI-powered features in its beta version 138, including an enhanced search tool that uses artificial intelligence to help users find websites in their browsing history even when using synonyms or making typos. The update also introduces a centralized media control center, representing Microsoft’s continued push to integrate AI capabilities across its browser platform while addressing common user frustrations with web navigation.
What you should know: The AI-enhanced history search goes beyond traditional keyword matching to understand user intent and context.
- Microsoft explains that “Enhanced search finds sites in your History even when you use a synonym, phrase, or typo.”
- Users can type vague or imprecise search terms, and the AI will still identify the correct website from their browsing history.
- The feature is currently available only to a limited group of beta testers running Edge version 138.0.3351.14.
The other new feature: Edge 138 beta also includes a media control center that consolidates all audio and video playback management.
- The hub allows users to control any video or music currently playing within the browser from a single location.
- Users can also manage casting activities to other devices through the centralized interface.
- The control center is accessed by clicking a music note icon near the address bar.
Privacy protections: Microsoft has implemented safeguards to address potential concerns about AI accessing browsing data.
- The company uses an “on-device model,” ensuring that no browsing history data is sent to Microsoft’s servers or the cloud.
- The AI-powered search feature requires users to actively enable it rather than being activated by default.
- All processing happens locally on the user’s device to maintain privacy.
Timeline and availability: Both features remain in early testing phases with limited rollout.
- Even beta users may not immediately see the AI history search due to its restricted availability.
- Microsoft has not announced a timeline for when these features will reach the stable version of Edge.
- Given Microsoft’s focus on expanding AI integration, the features are likely to eventually reach general availability.
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