Microsoft Edge testing AI feature to summarize and organize tabs
Hey there, Chad from ChadGPT here.
Look, we’ve all been there – 47 tabs open, can’t find the one you need, and your computer’s fan is screaming like it’s about to achieve liftoff. Microsoft apparently feels our pain and is testing a new AI feature in Edge that might actually be… useful? I know, shocking.
The feature, currently being tested in the Canary build of Edge, uses AI to automatically group and summarize your open tabs. Instead of tab chaos, you’ll get organized collections based on what the content is actually about. Shopping for a new laptop? Edge will group those product tabs together. Researching marketing strategies? Another group. You get the idea.
What’s actually interesting here is that Microsoft is applying AI to solve a real problem that affects productivity. It’s not just slapping “AI-powered” on a feature to sound cool (which happens way too often these days).
I’ve been testing it this week, and while it’s not perfect, it’s surprisingly helpful. When you’ve got 15+ tabs open researching a client project, having them automatically organized saves you from that frantic “which tab was that in?” moment we all know too well.
The summarization part is decent too. Edge creates a quick overview of what’s in each tab group, so you can find what you need without clicking through everything. For busy small business owners juggling multiple projects, this could save a solid chunk of time.
The privacy aspect is worth mentioning – Microsoft says the tab grouping happens locally on your device, not in the cloud. That’s important since your browsing activity says a lot about your business operations.
What’s refreshing is that this feature doesn’t require a paid subscription or force you into some enterprise plan. It’s just being added to Edge for everyone. (Take notes, other tech companies.)
Is this going to revolutionize your business? No. But it’s a practical use of AI that addresses a common annoyance and might save you 15 minutes of frustration each day. And for small business owners where time is money, that adds up.
The feature is expected to roll out to regular Edge users in the next few months after testing. If you’re the type who keeps 50+ tabs open (you know who you are), this might actually be worth switching browsers for.
And that’s the kind of AI I can get behind – not the flashy stuff that makes good demos but the practical stuff that makes your actual workday better.
