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Microsoft's latest Copilot update forces all clicked links to open in a side panel powered by Edge's rendering engine rather than the user's chosen default browser, bypassing user settings and privacy controls. The feature is framed as 'context preservation' but effectively locks users into Microsoft's ecosystem without explicit opt-in.

Microsoft Copilot Microsoft Edge Windows Insider Ken Macon Reclaim The Net
reclaimthenet.org · miohtama · 6 days ago · details · hn