Microsoft Bing search might finally be getting a little useful
New Bing bot aims to assist users with their searches
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Microsoftis currently working on a new update forBingthat will add anAI-powered assistant bot to its search engine.
As reported byWindows Latest, the new assistant appears to offer the same functionality as Cortana and will be able to communicate directly over search results.
Microsoft has been developingbots for Bingfor some time now as the company first showed off previews of single-purpose bots for its search engine back in 2017. Now though, it appears the software giant is testing out a new productivity-focused bot called “Chat” which is designed to help users with their search queries.
Bing assistant
Once rolled out to Microsoft’s search engine, users will be able to launch theBingassistant by clicking on a new “chat” icon that will appear next to the floating search button.
The software giant’s alternative to Siri andGoogleAssistant is also capable of having casual conversations with users. During its testing,Windows Latestasked Bing bot aboutWindows 10and the assistant began discussing its new computer which is outfitted with the latest version of Windows.
The news outlet also discovered that the bot is capable of recommending products below a certain price point. For instance, a search forbusiness laptoprecommendations under $900 led Microsoft’s Bing assistant to recommendLenovo laptopsas they “can run all versions of Windows”. The assistant can also have casual conversations with users but Windows Latest found that it would repeat the questions it was asked if it didn’t have any information on the subject.
Bing assistant isn’t the first bot designed for the search engine though as Microsoft has also developed Bing Image Bot and Bing Music Bot during the last few years. We’ll have to wait and see when the company decides to release Bing assistant as there has yet to be an official announcement regarding the newchatbot.
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After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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