This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Microsoft Edge saving Generative AI models on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device.
Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way.
To power supported features, Microsoft Edge 158+ can use AI models that run directly on your device. When this is off, these features might not work.
Reference:
Prompt a built-in language model with the Prompt API - Microsoft Edge Developer documentation
Prompt a built-in language model with the Prompt API.
learn.microsoft.com
Here's How:
1 Open Microsoft Edge.
2 Click/tap on the Setting and more (Alt+F) 3 dots button, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)
3 Click/tap on Copilot and AI in the left pane. (see screenshot below step 4)
If you do not see a left pane, then either click/tap on the 3 bars menu button towards the top left OR widen the horizontal borders of the Microsoft Edge window until you do.
4 Turn on or off (default) On-device AI for what you want. (see screenshot below)
That's it,
Shawn Brink
