Report: Microsoft’s AI chatbot finds early success in Bing searches


AI-powered answers have earned the approval of 71% of testers and chat has proven a popular addition that’s deepened engagement, the Redmond, Washington-based company said in a blog post on Feb 15. — Bloomberg

Microsoft Corp reported its initial findings after a week of testing new artificial intelligence additions to its Bing search engine with users from more than 169 countries.

AI-powered answers have earned the approval of 71% of testers and chat has proven a popular addition that’s deepened engagement, the Redmond, Washington-based company said in a blog post on Feb 15. People are also using the chat-capable Bing beyond specific queries “for more general discovery of the world, and for social entertainment,” the company said.

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