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Top 7 Features of the New AI-Based Microsoft Edge

Microsoft has recently revamped its Edge browser with all new features, improvements, and a major focus on AI and the Bing search. This has got several Edge users, including us, excited over the upcoming changes in the browser. So if you are eager to learn about what’s in store with the redesigned Edge, stay tuned as in this article, we will look into the top seven best features of the new and improved AI-based Microsoft Edge.

AI Based Microsoft Edge

What is the New AI-Based Microsoft Edge?

In the past few years, Microsoft has been hard at work to add new features to the Edge browser. Essentially turning it into a hub of Microsoft services, but this is a significant change for the browser since its integration with Chromium.

AI Based Microsoft Edge

Microsoft is set to release the AI-based Microsoft Edge that brings a complete makeover to the browser aesthetics and adds Bing AI functions to improve the user experience. The giant is primarily trying to push the new AI-powered Bing search engine. AI can help answer your queries and summarize search results. It will also be able to answer follow-up questions.

How to Download the New AI-Powered Microsoft Edge?

If you can’t wait to get your hands on the latest version of the Edge browser, then you can easily do so. All you have to do is download the Dev channel version of Microsoft Edge.

Just head over to the Edge download page > scroll down > click on Download Edge Dev. Once downloaded, install the browser on your machine to use the latest version of the browser.

Some features might not work correctly since it is a Dev build which is less stable. You also won’t be able to use the new Bing AI as you must first join the waiting list.

Top 7 Features of AI-Based Microsoft Edge

There are various aspects of the browser that we can talk about, but we decided to focus on only seven features. These features stood out to us and will enhance your browsing experience. So without any further delay, let us look at the top seven features of the new Microsoft Edge.

1. Redesigned Interface

Microsoft has overhauled the look of the Edge browser with a redesigned interface.

AI-based Edge UI

The updated version has more profound rounded corners parting away from the Chrome-like design. According to Microsoft, this will make the browser seem sleeker and lighter, providing a fluid experience.

2. All New Bing Button

Aside from the design changes, you will also notice the addition of a Bing button on the right side.

Bing Button in Microsoft Edge

Clicking the button opens the Edge sidebar, which includes the new Bing AI. This will allow users to access the Bing AI and use other sidebar features without leaving the current webpage. This will allow users to access the new Bing AI and Edge sidebar easily. This

3. Integration of Bing AI

The headline feature of the new Edge is the integration of Bing AI. It is an improved version of Microsoft’s popular Bing search engine with AI capabilities.

This means that instead of presenting a list of relevant results, it can directly present an answer to a query based on the relevant data. It will be accessible through the Bing button.

4. Get Precise Results with Bing Chat

Bing AI brings two new features along with it. Chat and Compose. Chat essentially lets you carry on conversations with the search engine to get more precise results. The AI is trained to provide contextual replies so you can discuss what you are looking for, similar to discussing with your friend over text.

Bing-Chat-Microsoft-Edge

An example would be if you were planning a vacation, you could ask about the location, hotels, food and drinks, and other accommodations in the same chat thread.

5. Use Bing to Generate and Compose

An online search won’t be much help when you need to create something original and unique. But with Bing, you can compose something new by entering the prompt.

Using-BingAi-compose

It will help you reply to emails, write essays, and itineraries, help you prepare for a job interview, and do homework. It uses relevant data to compose a result that is tailored to the prompt you have entered.

6. Improved Edge Sidebar

The Edge sidebar has also seen many improvements with this update. Other than Bing AI, you can also find other Microsoft services like Games, Outlook, and Office.

But now you can also add shortcuts for third-party services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger.

7. Emphasis on Multitasking

Multitasking is another factor that Microsoft is emphasizing with this update.

Improvements to the sidebar and support for third-party services will allow users to multitask without having to switch to a new tab. A new split-screen function was also recently spotted that you can try out by visiting edge://flags/#edge-split-screen and enabling the feature.

How Will Chrome Catch Up With the AI-Edge?

It does feel weird that for the first time, Google is playing catch up to Bing. I am sure the recent achievements of Bing even came as a surprise to Google as well. But now we have been hearing reports that Google is in full recovery mode. It has already announced its language model AI called Bard, which will work similarly to the Bing AI search.

But where Edge is already on its way to release with Bing AI, Google is still internally testing their Bard Ai with no sight of when we will see it integrated with Chrome. Though I doubt this will have any major impact on which search engine people choose to use, this may create a small dent in Google’s user base.

Wrapping Up

This sums up all the best features you will soon enjoy with Microsoft Edge. Microsoft has big plans for the Edge browser with a keen focus on Bing AI. This is because Microsoft hopes that its venture with Open AI gives its Bing search an “edge” over Google. Stay tuned on BrowserToUse for more such articles, guides, and How-Tos.

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