Searching for Gemini on Edge? Microsoft Slaps a Copilot Ad on Top
Shadow_Fury69 · reddit · 2026-07-30
A Reddit user spotted an amusing tech drama: when you search for Google Gemini using the Microsoft Edge browser, Microsoft inserts a promotional ad for its own Copilot right at the top of the search results.
This aggressive marketing tactic of intercepting competitor traffic via browser search results has sparked amusement and discussion within the community.
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