Copilot in Edge in Copilot in Edge: what does this AI read, and can you turn it off?
Checked on October 22, 2026 by verification chain vchain-1
This AI is not on by default; it can be turned off.
The facts, edition by edition
| All editions | |
|---|---|
| What the AI does | Act “Copilot in Edge collects and processes data in order to provide the services requested, including text that has been typed, voice data, and uploaded files.” “If you choose to use features that perform tasks on your behalf, Copilot will capture visual snapshots of the pages it visits to interact with and complete the action.” [1] dated copy |
| Model | Not yet verified |
| What it reads | Other data “This policy can prevent Copilot Chat from using webpage or PDF content when it formulates responses to prompts.” “Copilot in Edge collects and processes data in order to provide the services requested, including text that has been typed, voice data, and uploaded files.” “When using Copilot features in Microsoft Edge, you can choose to allow Microsoft Copilot in Edge to access your browsing activity, including screenshots of webpages you visit, open tabs, and browsing history to provide better answers and enable advanced Copilot features.” [2] dated copy |
| Where the data goes | Not yet verified |
| Trains on your data | Not yet verified |
| On by default | No “you can choose to allow Microsoft Copilot in Edge to access your browsing activity” “When using Copilot features in Microsoft Edge, you can choose to allow Microsoft Copilot in Edge to access your browsing activity, including screenshots of webpages you visit, open tabs, and browsing history to provide better answers and enable advanced Copilot features.” [1] dated copy |
| Can be turned off | Yes “To disable Copilot Chat in Edge entirely” “Use the HubsSidebarEnabled policy. Blocking Copilot Chat in Edge automatically blocks all Edge sidebar apps from being enabled.” “You can manage Copilot in Edge choices in Edge settings.” [2] dated copy |
| Billing | Not yet verified |
| Feature type | Not yet verified |
| Frameworks the catalog links to it | Not yet verified |
All editions
- What the AI does
- Act “Copilot in Edge collects and processes data in order to provide the services requested, including text that has been typed, voice data, and uploaded files.” “If you choose to use features that perform tasks on your behalf, Copilot will capture visual snapshots of the pages it visits to interact with and complete the action.” [1] dated copy
- Model
- Not yet verified
- What it reads
- Other data “This policy can prevent Copilot Chat from using webpage or PDF content when it formulates responses to prompts.” “Copilot in Edge collects and processes data in order to provide the services requested, including text that has been typed, voice data, and uploaded files.” “When using Copilot features in Microsoft Edge, you can choose to allow Microsoft Copilot in Edge to access your browsing activity, including screenshots of webpages you visit, open tabs, and browsing history to provide better answers and enable advanced Copilot features.” [2] dated copy
- Where the data goes
- Not yet verified
- Trains on your data
- Not yet verified
- On by default
- No “you can choose to allow Microsoft Copilot in Edge to access your browsing activity” “When using Copilot features in Microsoft Edge, you can choose to allow Microsoft Copilot in Edge to access your browsing activity, including screenshots of webpages you visit, open tabs, and browsing history to provide better answers and enable advanced Copilot features.” [1] dated copy
- Can be turned off
- Yes “To disable Copilot Chat in Edge entirely” “Use the HubsSidebarEnabled policy. Blocking Copilot Chat in Edge automatically blocks all Edge sidebar apps from being enabled.” “You can manage Copilot in Edge choices in Edge settings.” [2] dated copy
- Billing
- Not yet verified
- Feature type
- Not yet verified
- Frameworks the catalog links to it
- Not yet verified
To turn it off
- All editions: Yes “To disable Copilot Chat in Edge entirely” “Use the HubsSidebarEnabled policy. Blocking Copilot Chat in Edge automatically blocks all Edge sidebar apps from being enabled.” “You can manage Copilot in Edge choices in Edge settings.” [2] dated copy
Frameworks the catalog links to it
Linked frameworks will appear once the reference set is published.
- All editions: Not yet verified
Sources
- Microsoft Privacy Statement, Microsoft, October 22, 2026
- Manage Copilot, Microsoft, October 22, 2026
Change log
No change since first publication.
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