check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Edge will soon be able to answer contextual questions about a user's open window. This extends the existing capability which can only access the open page. All existing user settings and policies and DLP considerations will continue to be respected.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-06-11
updated:
2025-06-11
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Microsoft Edge will soon be able to access information from multiple open tabs simultaneously, allowing for more comprehensive answers while maintaining existing privacy settings.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Resource Consumption
The ability for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to access multiple open tabs may lead to increased CPU and memory usage, potentially slowing down system performance for users with limited resources.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/10/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-in-edge/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-edge-copilot-chat
User Confusion and Miscommunication
With Copilot Chat accessing multiple tabs, users may receive contextually incorrect information if the AI misinterprets the content of different tabs, leading to confusion and potential errors in work.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/10/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-in-edge/, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-edge-copilot-chat-gets-multi-tab-support/
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Data Protection**
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IT Security**
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explanation for non-techies**
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