Microsoft Edge is getting an AI-powered browser history that works with typos
Briefly

Microsoft is testing an AI-powered feature in Edge that improves search within browsing history. This "enhanced search" allows users to locate sites using phrases, synonyms, or even typos. Appearing in beta versions, this feature utilizes an on-device model, ensuring data privacy as information does not leave the user's device. Additionally, Microsoft Edge is introducing a media control center for better management of multimedia content, enhancing the user experience alongside the enhanced history search.
The AI-powered history search feature enables users to find websites in their browser history using phrases, synonyms, or typos, enhancing their search experience.
With the use of an on-device model for history search, data remains local, prioritizing user privacy by ensuring that information is not sent to Microsoft.
This new feature is part of a broader update to Edge which also includes an enhanced media control center, allowing better management of multimedia sources.
Overall, the enhanced AI search for browsing history is a more privacy-friendly option compared to Microsoft’s other features like Recall, which can screenshot user activity.
Read at The Verge
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