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Stop Edge using AI to auto-fill online forms
The auto-fill feature in browsers saves you having to type your name, email address and other personal details every time you fill in an online form. Edge 140 (released in August) introduces an additional auto-fill option, which “autofills forms with AI-powered suggestions based on your browsing patterns”.
Although Microsoft claims it keeps your data “fully confidential”, you may not feel comfortable with AI analysing your browsing activity. The new option should be disabled by default, but it’s worth double-checking to stop unwanted entries appearing in forms.