check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Entra, Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Edge, Windows
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Edge will roll out an AI-powered History search feature from late September to late October 2025, enabling semantic search of browsing history using an on-device model. It is Windows desktop only, controlled by a toggle and admin policy, with data processed locally and not sent to Microsoft.
Details:
Updated September 9, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
Microsoft Edge is introducing AI-powered History search to help users rediscover previously visited sites more easily. This enhanced experience uses an on-device model to understand synonyms, natural language, and minor typos-making it easier to find what you're looking for. The model is trained locally using your browsing data, which never leaves the device or is sent to Microsoft.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495834.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late September 2025 (previously late August) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously late September).
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Created:
2025-08-07
updated:
2025-09-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
AI-Powered History Search Implementation
Without proper preparation, users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of AI-powered search capabilities, leading to potential misinterpretation of search results and reliance on AI suggestions that may not align with their expectations.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/microsoft-edge-browser-policies/edgehistoryaisearchenabled, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=495834
Policy Management and User Control
If the change is implemented without notifying users or updating internal documentation, users may not understand how to enable or disable the feature, leading to dissatisfaction and potential misuse of the AI search functionality.
- roles: End Users, System Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/microsoft-edge-browser-policies/edgehistoryaisearchenabled, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=495834
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-10 | MC Last Updated | 08/11/2025 22:37:10 | 2025-09-09T18:00:41Z |
| 2025-09-10 | MC Messages | Updated August 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Microsoft Edge is introducing AI-powered History search to help users rediscover previously visited sites more easily. This enhanced experience uses an on-device model to understand synonyms, natural language, and minor typos-making it easier to find what you're looking for. The model is trained locally using your browsing data, which never leaves the device or is sent to Microsoft. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495834. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late August 2025 (previously early August) and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously early September). | Updated September 9, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Microsoft Edge is introducing AI-powered History search to help users rediscover previously visited sites more easily. This enhanced experience uses an on-device model to understand synonyms, natural language, and minor typos-making it easier to find what you're looking for. The model is trained locally using your browsing data, which never leaves the device or is sent to Microsoft. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495834. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late September 2025 (previously late August) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously late September). |
| 2025-09-10 | MC End Time | 11/10/2025 08:00:00 | 2025-12-01T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-09-10 | MC Summary | Microsoft Edge will roll out AI-powered History search from late August to late September 2025, enabling semantic search of browsing history using an on-device AI model. The feature is on by default, controlled by a toggle and admin policy, available on Windows desktop only, with no data sent to Microsoft. | Microsoft Edge will roll out an AI-powered History search feature from late September to late October 2025, enabling semantic search of browsing history using an on-device model. It is Windows desktop only, controlled by a toggle and admin policy, with data processed locally and not sent to Microsoft. |
| 2025-08-12 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-08-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft Edge will roll out an AI-powered History search from August to September 2025, enabling semantic searches using synonyms and natural language on Windows desktop. The feature runs locally on-device, preserving privacy, and is controlled by a toggle and an admin policy (EdgeHistoryAISearchEnabled). | Microsoft Edge will roll out AI-powered History search from late August to late September 2025, enabling semantic search of browsing history using an on-device AI model. The feature is on by default, controlled by a toggle and admin policy, available on Windows desktop only, with no data sent to Microsoft. |
| 2025-08-12 | MC Last Updated | 08/07/2025 01:31:22 | 2025-08-11T22:37:10Z |
| 2025-08-12 | MC Messages | Introduction
Microsoft Edge is introducing AI-powered History search to help users rediscover previously visited sites more easily. This enhanced experience uses an on-device model to understand synonyms, natural language, and minor typos-making it easier to find what you're looking for. The model is trained locally using your browsing data, which never leaves the device or is sent to Microsoft. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495834. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early August 2025 and expect to complete by early September 2025. | Updated August 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Microsoft Edge is introducing AI-powered History search to help users rediscover previously visited sites more easily. This enhanced experience uses an on-device model to understand synonyms, natural language, and minor typos-making it easier to find what you're looking for. The model is trained locally using your browsing data, which never leaves the device or is sent to Microsoft. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495834. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late August 2025 (previously early August) and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously early September). |
| 2025-08-12 | MC Title | Microsoft Edge: AI-powered History search now available | (Updated) Microsoft Edge: AI-powered History search now available |
| 2025-08-12 | MC End Time | 10/07/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-11-10T08:00:00Z |
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