CoPilot and other AI aspects from Microsoft have been slowly integrated into Windows. One of the biggest annoyances for privacy freaks could be the data collected by the browser when using it. The good part is that you can switch or turn off AI features in Microsoft Edge to stop data sharing. Each user will need to complete these steps for their account.
How to Turn off AI in Edge browser to stop Data Sharing
To disable AI features in Microsoft Edge and stop data sharing, follow these steps:
- Open Microsoft Edge on your PC.
- Type
edge://flagsin the address bar and press Enter. This opens the experimental settings for Edge.
- In the “Search flags” box, type
AI-. This search may show up to four AI-related options, depending on your version of Edge. Common options include:- Enable Compose (AI-writing) on the web
- Explain DevTools with AI
- Allow Bing AI generated workspaces
- Enables AI Data Collection via Extension
- Additional features may appear as Microsoft adds more AI functionalities.
- For each AI-related setting that appears, click the dropdown menu next to it and select Disabled.
- After disabling all relevant settings, click the Restart button at the bottom of the page. Edge will restart and apply the changes.
By disabling these flags, you can reduce AI-related data collection in Edge.
Read: Disable Copilot Model Training for your Microsoft Account
Can AI in Microsoft Edge help with work tasks? A
Yes, Edge’s AI features can help with tasks like summarizing articles, generating ideas, drafting emails, and organizing research. The Bing Chat feature in the sidebar can also help answer complex questions, find information quickly, and generate text, making it a useful tool for productivity and research.
Read: How to turn off Google AI Search Results and make it display links
Does Microsoft Edge’s AI affect browsing speed?
Generally, Microsoft Edge’s AI features are optimized to run efficiently and shouldn’t noticeably affect browsing speed. However, features like content analysis might consume additional resources, especially on older devices or with multiple active features.
Read: How to Turn off AI Copilot Responses in Bing Search.
