Microsoft is experimenting with a new AI-driven feature for Edge called “Journeys,” according to Windows Latest, which aims to simplify resuming tasks by generating summaries and interactive cards from your browsing history and active tabs. The feature is designed to help users seamlessly pick up where they left off on projects or research sessions, reducing the friction of tracking previously visited sites and information. However, access to Journeys requires a $20-per-month Copilot Pro subscription, which also unlocks AI tools in Microsoft’s ecosystem, including Word, PowerPoint, Paint, and even Notepad.
What sets Journeys apart is its focus on local processing. Microsoft highlights that the AI model operates on-device using lightweight language models such as Phi-4 and Phi-mini, ensuring user browsing data remains private, with no data sent to external servers for model training or targeted ads. Currently, the feature is only available in Edge Canary, Microsoft’s testing channel, with no official timeline for release in the stable build. This approach underlines Microsoft’s continued push to integrate AI across its platforms while making privacy a key selling point—albeit behind a paywall.
