Do you remember Bing, Microsoft’s (little used) search engine? It looks like it could do with a much-needed makeover. The edge pays(Opens in a new window) that earlier this week a “new Bing interface” using the AI chatbot ChatGPT appeared and then quickly disappeared. It was Previously reported(Opens in a new window) that Microsoft was interested in capitalizing on the tool’s massive popularity and impressive intelligence, and it’s possible that what users saw was an early version of this experience that was mistakenly posted online.
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One such user, Owen Yin, posted about his brief experience(Opens in a new window) with the “new Bing” on Medium. He noted that the engine’s search bar was replaced with a large text box prompting you to “ask anything” in 1,000 characters or less, but the traditional search bar option was also still available. You can also conduct full conversations with the AI as a chatbot.
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ChatGPT’s expanded capabilities also allow the “new Bing” to get creative. Yin notes that Bing will be able to make meal plans or manage budget restrictions in a travel itinerary. He can also write a poem or lyrics. Unlike the current Chat-GPT, which collected data up to 2021, the Bing version will be able to access current information.
Just make sure to always check his work once it’s online. A disclaimer reads: “Bing is powered by AI, so surprises and errors are possible. Be sure to check the facts and share your feedback so we can learn and improve.”
Microsoft is rumored to be planning to officially unveil the new and improved Bing in the coming weeks. Microsoft did not immediately respond to Mashable’s request for comment.
