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.

Copilot Mode also brings “natural voice navigation.” Instead of needing to pop open the Copilot pane in Edge and starting a new text-based chat, you’ll be able to talk things through in a conversational way. It’s similar to what AI firm Perplexity showed off with its Comet browser.

Microsoft Edge is making a big leap with Copilot, and in meaningful ways. It makes Safari feel like a relic of a bygone web era.

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

This feature feels like a smart assistant built into your browser. It quietly helps you understand websites, suggest rewrites, and even fetch answers right next to your tabs without you asking. It is designed to be helpful but not overbearing.

Microsoft has revealed a new feature in Edge called Copilot Mode. This experimental option uses AI to make browsing more responsive and interactive. As Microsoft puts it, the mode is meant to help users focus on tasks by providing AI assistance that works across open tabs,