399939 – Microsoft Edge: Copilot summarization notification

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft Edge

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

The feature displays an Omnibox notification when users enter into a reading mode eligible page in Edge and offers them the option to open Copilot in the sidebar to generate a summary of the content.

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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-06-12

updated:
2024-09-14

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased resource utilization on Edge browsers
- Potential for higher CPU and memory usage due to the Copilot feature running in the background.
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators responsible for monitoring and optimizing system performance.
- Need for updated training and documentation
- IT support teams may require additional training to assist users with the new feature.
- Role Impacted: IT Support Staff and Helpdesk personnel.

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Changes in user experience and workflow
- Users may experience interruptions or distractions from the Omnibox notifications, potentially affecting productivity.
- Role Impacted: End Users who rely on Edge for their daily tasks.
- Dependency on Microsoft services
- The feature's functionality may depend on the availability and performance of Microsoft’s cloud services, which could affect service reliability.
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators and Service Managers who oversee service uptime and reliability.

References:
- Microsoft Edge Copilot Feature Overview: [Microsoft Official Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/)
- User Experience with New Features: [Gartner Research on User Adoption](https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology)