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Published onOctober 18, 2023

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Microsoft Edge has received a Bing Chat feature in the sidebar for some time now. Using it, you can ask complex questions and get answers, generate summaries, change Edge browser settings, and more.

Recently,Microsoft rebranded Bing Chatin the sidebar with a new Copilot icon and modified the Bing Chat settings to clearly convey that Edge will send browsing data to Microsoft for producing page summaries on Copilot.

Until now, the Bing chat settingAllow access to any webpage or PDF, enabled by default, informed users that they wereAllow(ing) Bing chat to access their browser’s web content to personalize their experience with summaries and highlights.

The new setting available in Canary underSidebar > Bing Chat > Allow Microsoft to access Page contentclarifies that you’re sending browsing data to Microsoftto make AI-generated answers and suggestions more relevant on Copilot.

When you ask Copilot in Edge to summarize text on a long page, Edge asks your consent for Microsoft to access the page content with the checkbox ticked to agree onSend my browsing data to make AI-generated answers and suggestions more relevant on Bingwith an option tocontinue and confirm chatting.

Once you agree, the page summary will be generated by sending your query, previous conversation history, and full browsing context to Bing Chat. This also enables a related setting in the sidebar.

Next time, Bing chat automatically generates a summary and sends it to Microsoft without obtaining your consent again. Remember this and avoid using Bing chat on sensitive information pages to protect your privacy. Alternatively, disable theAllow Microsoft to access Page Contentsetting if you don’t want to use it.

You can even go a step further. If you’re on Windows 11, telemetry and data collection are on by default, butyou can also disable them.

What’s your take on Bing Chat or Copilot in Microsoft Edge? Let us know in the comments below how helpful it is in your daily routine.

More about the topics:Bing AI,microsoft edge,windows copilot

Venkat

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Venkat, an experienced tech writer from India, specializes in uncovering new web browser features and tech trends. His work bridges the gap between technology and its users, making the digital world more accessible.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

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Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Latest Edge uses your browsing data to generate AI-answers on Bing Chat#