At this point in the AI revolution, it is possible to have a conversation with your search engine. Thanks to Microsoft’s Bing which transformed itself from a search engine to a dynamic AI.
In this blog post, we will go further into Microsoft's AI journey and uncover every possible approach to get the most out of Bing AI. You will learn about its features, its way of access, and different ways to use it.
So let’s jump into action.
Key Takeaways
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Bing AI is a hybrid of Search engine and Chatbot
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Bing Chat is rebranded as Copilot
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You can use GPT-4 and DALLE-3 straight from Copilot
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The copilot feature can be used using a Chrome extension
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You can’t use Copilot more than 300 times per day on the Edge browser
What is Bing AI?
In February 2023 Microsoft introduced Bing AI as a conversational AI agent that combines search engine and chatbot capabilities.
Bing AI is designed to provide more relevant and accurate search results by understanding natural language and is driven by OpenAI's GPT-4 model. It offers visual search, image creation, and chatbot interactions. Microsoft and OpenAI have collaborated to create many AI-powered products and services; one of these is the Bing AI Chatbot, now known as Copilot. It's one of the best AI tools in recent days.
What is Copilot?
Copilot was launched in November 2023 and rebranded from Bing AI chat as an independent artificial intelligence chatbot distinct from the search engine. The user interface of Copilot is nearly identical to that of Bing AI.
Copilot gives users access to GPT-4 and DALLE-3. It is officially supported only in Microsoft Edge or Chrome and on Windows or macOS. You can find copilots in different Microsoft products for contextual, relevant, and accurate responses.
How do I Access Bing AI?
You can access Bing AI in multiple ways. Here are some options for you.
1. Access Bing AI Using Microsoft Edge Browser
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Go to Microsoft Edge Browser
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Log in to your Microsoft Account. If you do not want to sign in, you can still access Bing AI.
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Click the Copilot icon in the browser's search box.
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You will see Copilot interface just after clicking the icon. You will find some default question templates labled as Compare, Create, Code, Shop, Travel, etc. Then, select a conversation style and start typing your prompt.
2. Access Bing AI Using bing.com
If you are using other browsers instead of Edge, you can access Bing AI by typing bing.com on the browser tab. Then simply click the Chat icon.
3. Access Bing AI Using Mobile App
You can get the Bing AI app for iOS and iPadOS or the Bing Chat app for Android from their respective app stores.
4. Access Bing AI Using Copilot in Windows 11
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The Copilot sidebar will appear when you press Win+C keys on a Windows PC.
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In the Copilot pane, look for the Bing AI or Bing Chat button.
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Click the button to open either Bing AI or Bing Chat.
How to Use Bing AI?
Well, you already know how to access Bing AI, now it's time for you to learn all the ways to use it.
How to Use Bing Chat from the Microsoft Edge Browser
Access Bing chat either from the Microsoft Edge browser or bing.com. Here, I'm using the Microsoft Edge browser.
After landing on Bing's homepage, select your conversation styles. You will find 3 default conversation style labled as Creative, Balanced, and Precise.
Now, you can ask questions by typing a prompt on the prompt box, using a microphone, or uploading an image.
Bing Chat may suggest some questions based on your query. Click on them if you need.
You can like or dislike the answer which will help to improve Bing's answers. Besides, there are options to copy, export, or share the answers. You can share the answers in Word, PDF, and Text format.
Moreover, you can check your previous chats from the recent activity section.
Finally, after ending this session you can restart by tapping the New Topic button for more firmer results.
How to Use Bing AI on Chrome?
There are different ways to use Bing AI on Chrome.
1. Through Bing Search
Simply search bing.com from the Chrome browser.
Now click the Chat option and you will get the Bing AI chat (Copilot).
2. Using an Extension
You can use the Copilot feature just like you use on Edge browser’s sidebar by downloading an extension called Copilot Sidebar for Chrome. It's one the most potential AI Chrome extensions.
After downloading the extension, simply open the extension and you can start a conversation immediately from your Chrome browser.
How to use Bing AI on Mac?
You can use Bing AI on Mac OS, by simply downloading Microsoft Edge browser from the Microsoft Edge site.
Similarly, you can download Chrome and follow the ways to set up Bing Chat on the Chrome browser.
You can also use the Safari browser to navigate to bing.com and start using Copilot.
How to use Bing AI on Android?
You can easily use Bing AI on your Android device.
Download and Install the Microsoft Copilot or Bing: Chat with AI & GPT-4 App from the Google Play Store.
Now, launch the app and start your conversation with GPT- 4.
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How to use Bing AI on iPhone
You can use Bing AI on IOS devices.
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Go to Appstore and look for the Copilot app.
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Download the app and wait for it to get installed.
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Now open the app and your Bing AI is ready to answer your query.
Key Features of Bing AI
You can enjoy the benefits of artificial intelligence by using Bing AI. Microsoft has always refined its Bing features that go beyond basic search. Its goal is to improve your online experience by making it more useful, quick, and creative.
Here are some important Bing AI features:
1. Bing Chat
You can talk to Bing straight from any browser or the Bing app on your phone. It's similar to use ChatGPT.
By choosing styles like Creative, Balanced, and Precise, you can ask questions, get advice, and talk about different things informally. Bing Chat can change the way it talks to you based on what you like, so it feels like a real conversation.
It is a great place to get credible information because it usually backs up its answers with citations and links. The more you feed data the more it becomes resourceful.
2. Bing Compose
From emails and blog posts to poems and short tales, Bing Compose helps you write them all. After you select the style and tone you want, Bing Compose will quickly create drafts and you can start tweaking from the preview.
3. Bing Insights
Bing Insights gives you extra information, links, and ideas to make your browsing better and help you find new opportunities.
While keeping your attention on the current page, Bing AI Insights can reveal links you didn't expect. It can show you popular topics linked to the content, suggest websites that are similar that you might like, or even show you creative takes on the content through Bing Image Creator.
4. Bing AI Enhanced Search
Bing is more than simply a keyword search engine; by using AI technologies, especially OpenAI's GPT-4 model, Bing's search results have become much more relevant and accurate. It is one of the best Google alternative search engines.
To save your time and effort, you may find the answers you need without leaving the search page.
Also, information is presented by Bing in an interesting "Stories" manner.
Bing shows up-to-date information in knowledge panels on the search page for particular entities, such as people, locations, or things.
5. Bing AI Image Creator
Bing Image Creator can be found on bing.com/create, Bing Chat, or on the Microsoft Edge browser. You can also directly generate images from the chat option. Simply type an image description and Bing AI Image Creator turns your idea into a picture.
To use the tool, no need to open an OpenAI or DALL∙E account. This makes it easier to use.
N.B: You must sign in to your Microsoft account to create any images.
Related Read: How to Use DALL-E?
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6. Bing Knowledge Card 2.0
Bing Knowledge Cards 2.0 is an AI-powered tool that lets you see fun facts and important information at a glance in an illustration style.
The feature is on the right side of the search results page and lets you find and interact with information in a more interesting way by showing you pictures and short videos.
7. Bing Stories
You can see stories written by AI right in the middle of the search results with Bing AI Stories. There's text, pictures, videos, and music in these stories. They give you small bits of information in a way that is fun to look at and play with.
FAQs
What are the limitations of Bing AI?
There is a limitation of Bing chat prompt which is 2000 characters for the Balanced conversation style but 4000 characters for Creative and Precise style.
The chatbot can only handle up to 5 messages in Chrome and 30 in Microsoft Edge.
On the Microsoft Edge browser, you can chat up to 300 sessions per day.
Related Read: Limitations of Artificial Intelligence
Is Bing AI safe?
Bing AI follows the Microsoft Privacy Statement and Bing Privacy Policy to protect your privacy and give you data control. You can erase data at any time from the Bing dashboard.
But Bing AI may sometimes say or do things that are offensive, harmful, or unethical. That’s because various data train it so any disrespectful feedback to Bing AI can threaten your response.
Why can't I use Bing AI?
There are some possible reasons for interruption in Bing AI
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You are using a VPN or proxy server which interrupts the usage
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You are using an unsupported browser
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You are experiencing some technical bug
Final Thoughts
Great, you have come a long way and finally learned how to use Bing AI.
You know all the different ways to use Bing AI.
Bing AI is a great example of how AI can change how we use the web and connect with the world. It is always changing and getting better.
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