Bing now has an "-ai" operator for search results without the AI
After being among the first to incorporate ChatGPT-style AI answers on Bing, Microsoft has acknowledged that some people don't want to deal with AI's answers in their web searches. The company has now unveiled a browser extension designed to give users a choice between "full" AI-powered search results and traditional... Read Entire Article
Microsoft's Bing search service continues to lag behind Google in market share, despite the company's significant investment in AI technology. In response to user feedback, Microsoft has introduced a new browser extension that allows Bing users to choose between AI-powered search results and traditional search results without AI interference.
This new "Microsoft Bing AI Search Choice" extension is compatible with both Chrome and Edge browsers, which share the same Chromium foundation. By installing the extension, users can easily toggle the AI summary feature off, ensuring that Bing search results are free from AI-generated content. For those who prefer not to install the add-on, the "-ai" operator can be added to Bing queries, automatically appending it to the search terms.
This alternative method eliminates the need for manual typing with each search. Microsoft acknowledges the growing demand for a non-AI search experience and aims to cater to this segment of users while continuing to develop AI-powered features in Bing. However, the company's efforts are seen as a response to the dominance of Google in the search market, with Google reportedly pushing for the adoption of AI features in educational institutions.
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