Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI Goes Free for Edge Users, But With a Catch

Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI is now freely available to all Edge users in the U.S., offering real-time screen interaction, but it’s limited to nine specific websites.

Microsoft just flipped the switch on its Copilot Vision AI for all Edge users in the U.S., and let’s just say, browsing will never be the same. Imagine chatting with your screen like it’s your smartest friend—asking questions and getting answers that actually make sense in the moment. But, and there’s always a but, it’s not a free-for-all yet. The feature’s playing it cool with just nine websites, including Amazon and, for some reason, Geoguessr (because who doesn’t need AI to guess where in the world they are?).

Mustafa Suleyman, the big boss at Microsoft AI, couldn’t contain his excitement on Bluesky. He threw out examples like hunting for ‘breathable sheets’ on Amazon and the AI not just finding them but actually understanding what makes fabric breathable. It’s like having a shopping buddy who knows way too much about thread count. This isn’t just browsing; it’s browsing with a brain.

Now, Microsoft isn’t diving headfirst into this. After the whole Recall fiasco, they’re tiptoeing—smart move. The feature’s opt-in, doesn’t stash your screen data, and wipes the slate clean after each session. Privacy? Check. For the curious cats ready to jump in, Microsoft’s got a handy how-to on their site. Because, let’s face it, even the future needs an instruction manual.