Microsoft Rolling Out New AI-Powered Bing Version Based on GPT-4
Microsoft is pushing forward with its plans to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its Bing search engine, with a new and improved version based on GPT-4 rolling out in the coming weeks.[0] This could kick off a significant race to become the dominant player in the AI chatbot market, as Chinese tech firm Baidu is also reportedly developing an AI-powered chatbot, Bloomberg reports.[1]
Microsoft announced an event on February 7, during which it will “share progress on a few exciting projects.”[2] The event, first reported by The Verge, is likely to be about ChatGPT-related advances and how they are going to be an integral part of Microsoft products like Bing Search and the Office suite in the near future.[3]
The new Bing could potentially do research and handle tasks for people, according to leaked details.[4] Social media posts featuring pictures and information captured the new design, which could include a bigger search box meant for chatting rather than only for typing in search requests.[4]
With the introduction of AI-powered Bing, the search bar has transformed into a chat box, marking a major difference from the traditional web search engine.[5] This is much bigger in scope and encourages searches based on natural language rather than keywords.[6] Users can ask Bing to look up specific topics or ideas, and even ask for its opinion, with its responses returned to them in a chat bubble.[6]
GPT-4 creates answers to questions much faster than the current GPT-3 version, and the answers look more like a human wrote them.[7] Positioned as an “assistant,” the new Bing is described as a research assistant, personal planner, and creative partner.[5]
Microsoft has not officially announced the release of the new and improved Bing version, but it is rumored to launch in the coming weeks.[8] If successful, it could give Microsoft an edge over its competitors in the AI chatbot market.
0. “Microsoft to include enhanced version of ChatGPT on Bing in coming weeks – Semafor By Investing.com” Investing.com, 1 Feb. 2023, https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/microsoft-to-include-enhanced-version-of-chatgpt-on-bing-in-coming-weeks–semafor-432SI-2993446
1. “Chinese Internet giant Baidu to launch AI chatbot service in March” Lifestyle Asia India, 30 Jan. 2023, https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/gear/tech/chinese-internet-giant-baidu-to-launch-ai-chatbot-service-in-march/
2. “Microsoft Answers Google Bard With Surprise Event, And ChatGPT May Be On The Docket” SlashGear, 6 Feb. 2023, https://www.slashgear.com/1190514/microsoft-answers-google-bard-with-surprise-event-and-chatgpt-may-be-on-the-docket/
3. “Microsoft's ChatGPT Bing Integration Leaks, Is Quickly Pulled” PCMag, 2 Feb. 2023, https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsofts-chatgpt-bing-integration-leaks-is-quickly-pulled
4. “Microsoft to Hold Special ChatGPT Event Tuesday” CNET, 6 Feb. 2023, https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/microsoft-to-hold-special-chatgpt-event-tuesday/
5. “Microsoft Bing & ChatGPT: 5 Possible Features At Launch” Search Engine Journal, 6 Feb. 2023, https://www.searchenginejournal.com/microsoft-bing-chatgpt-5-possible-features-at-launch/478589/
6. “Major leak reveals revolutionary new version of Microsoft Bing powered by ChatGPT AI” Windows Central, 3 Feb. 2023, https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/major-leak-reveals-revolutionary-new-version-of-microsoft-bing-powered-by-chatgpt-4-ai
7. “OpenAI reportedly is working on a ChatGPT mobile app along with AI-created videos” Neowin, 1 Feb. 2023, https://www.neowin.net/news/openai-reportedly-is-working-on-a-chatgpt-mobile-app-along-with-ai-created-videos/
8. “Microsoft could roll out ChatGPT-powered Bing search: Report” BusinessLine, 6 Feb. 2023, https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/microsoft-could-roll-out-chatgpt-powered-bing-search-report/article66476800.ece
