check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Microsoft Edge can now send IT admin selected work related browsing history to Copilot to improve search relevance. When a user searches for something on Copilot search, Copilot will also show results from browser history when relevant.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-12-09
updated:
2026-01-16
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Data Privacy Concerns
Sending browsing history to Copilot may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, raising privacy issues for users.
- roles: IT Administrator, End User
- references: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3531230/data-privacy-concerns-in-the-age-of-ai.html, https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-you-need-to-know-about-data-privacy-in-2023/
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if irrelevant browsing history is displayed in search results, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End User, Support Staff
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/01/30/the-impact-of-ai-on-user-experience-in-2023/, https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-disruption/
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you are working on a case or project and you have a stack of papers on your desk that you've been referencing. Each time you need to find a specific piece of information, you have to sift through these papers. Now, imagine if you had an assistant who could remember where each piece of information was and could quickly bring it to you whenever you needed it. This is similar to what Microsoft Edge is now doing with the new feature that sends selected work-related browsing history to Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Microsoft Edge, the web browser, can now communicate with Copilot, a digital assistant tool in Microsoft 365. When you search for something using Copilot, it can now include relevant information from your browsing history in its search results. This is like having that assistant who not only remembers what's in your stack of papers but also knows which ones are most relevant to your current question or task.
For example, if you were researching a specific legal precedent or HR policy online, and later you need to find that information again, Copilot can use your browsing history to help bring up those specific details more quickly. This makes finding the right information faster and more efficient, similar to having a well-organized filing system where everything is at your fingertips.
IT administrators can select which parts of the browsing history are shared with Copilot, ensuring that only relevant work-related information is used. This is akin to setting boundaries for what your assistant should focus on, ensuring privacy and relevance.
In summary, this new feature in Microsoft Edge and Copilot is like having a smart assistant that helps you find the information you need more efficiently by using your past browsing activities, all while keeping your work-focused and organized.
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-16 | RM Release | February CY2026 | April CY2026 |
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