Okay, this is wild — just two days after OpenAI launched its shiny new Atlas AI browser, Microsoft rolled in with a remix.
They dropped a nearly identical update to Edge called Copilot Mode, and it’s basically Microsoft’s own Atlas — an AI browser baked right into your tabs.
Mustafa Suleyman, the guy running Microsoft AI (and formerly of DeepMind fame), called it your “dynamic, intelligent companion.”
It can see your open tabs, summarize them, compare info, and even book your hotel room.
Translation: the browser itself is now your personal assistant.
Now, the concept itself isn’t exactly brand-new — Copilot Mode technically launched back in July — but this week’s version goes full send.
You’ve now got Actions (that handle form-filling and bookings) and Journeys, which basically trace all your open tabs to show how your internet rabbit holes connect.
Basically, Edge just became your digital therapist.
But the timing? Chef’s kiss.
Two days after OpenAI’s Atlas? Come on — this is the AI equivalent of dropping your album right after your rival’s listening party.
Even funnier: they look nearly identical. Same AI sidebar. Same split-screen vibe. Same “assistant-on-the-side” layout.
The only real difference? The color scheme — Atlas is light, Edge is dark — and the fact that one has Windows buttons and the other has Mac buttons, is giving “copied the same homework but changed the font.” 😏
But Microsoft didn’t stop at browser beef. They also loaded Copilot with fresh personality upgrades — we’re talking:
A Group Chat, where you and your friends can literally talk to Copilot together.
Connectors to link productivity apps like email and cloud storage.
Memory, so Copilot remembers your preferences and projects.
And my favorite: “Real Talk” mode, which brings back the charm and sarcasm users loved in early versions.
Basically, Clippy with vibes.
Speaking of — they actually did bring back Clippy… well, kind of.
You’ll be glad to meet Mico — Microsoft’s new AI mascot that’s basically Clippy 2.0, but make it 2025.
It’s this animated orb that reacts in real time to your emotions, talks back naturally, and even looks sad when you mention something depressing.
They’re also testing Learn Live mode, where Mico becomes your tutor — guiding you through lessons using a virtual whiteboard.
A closer look, and you’ll see that all this ties into Microsoft’s new push: making your PC something you talk to, not just type on.
They tried this before with Cortana — and yeah, that one flopped. But now? The tech might finally be ready — and so might we.
The big picture?
As we said before: the browser just became the new AI battleground.
OpenAI drops Atlas. Microsoft claps back with Copilot Mode And we all get smarter — or at least, more distracted. 😅
Honestly, between Atlas, Copilot, and this adorable floating orb, we might finally be entering the era where talking to your computer doesn’t feel weird — just… the new normal.
Oh, and this isn’t even everything Microsoft dropped.
If you’re curious about the rest — or just want to see these features in action — you can check it all out right here.
