Additionally, Microsoft is adding a PDF translation tool to Edge, supporting over 70 languages. Users can translate PDFs directly in the browser by clicking the “Translate” icon in the Edge address bar. This feature will be generally available next month, with early access for Canary users. The new AI APIs and PDF translation tool reflect Microsoft's efforts to enhance Edge's capabilities and compete with other browsers by offering innovative AI-driven features.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft is launching new AI APIs for its Edge browser, allowing developers to incorporate AI functionality into web apps using models built into Edge.
- The new APIs include access to the Phi 4 mini AI model, which excels at math problems and is designed for efficiency on less powerful hardware.
- Edge will also gain writing assistance APIs and a translator API for AI-powered language translations, with a focus on privacy and security through on-device processing.
- Microsoft is introducing a PDF translation tool in Edge, supporting over 70 languages, with general availability next month and early access for Canary users.