Microsoft’s ChatGPT based Bing search engine has arrived and the first wave of invitations has already gone out. After last week’s preview of the new search engine, Microsoft has set up a waiting list for the first wave of Bing ChatGPT testers. Once logged in, check your email to see if Microsoft has granted you access.
According to Microsoft, over a million people have signed up to get a quick look at Bing powered by ChatGPT, and for good reason. When we tested the new search engine at Microsoft headquarters, it immediately proved (despite a few bumps) extremely useful.
While the preview only had a few standard prompts and responses, this full-fledged ChatGPT option would work the same as OpenAI’s proprietary system. This announcement and launch comes shortly after Microsoft confirmed an expanded collaboration and multi-billion dollar investment with OpenAI. The companies have been working together since 2019.
Some Bing users who signed up to try ChatGPT support should have received an email invitation to try the new version of the search engine, which is only available on desktop for easier access. Microsoft plans to eventually bring the new search engine to phones and tablets, but this early access preview is only available on desktop.
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According to Windows Central, the email reads: “We’re excited to give you access to a preview of the new Bing – your AI-powered co-pilot for the web. As you start using the product, we’d love to hear your feedback to make the new Bing even better – please use the feedback buttons to help us learn. We don’t have a mobile experience ready yet – we are actively working on it and it will be ready soon. In the meantime, keep using the new Bing on desktop and download the Bing app from your favorite app store to ensure you’re ready for the best experience when mobile is ready.”
Still, Microsoft hopes that adding ChatGPT to Bing will help attract users to its products. The brand is not alone in updating its browsers with artificial intelligence. Last week, Opera announced plans to add ChatGPT functionality to its browser in the form of a “Shrink” button in the address bar that would allow AI to shrink text from a webpage or of an item. Similarly, Google recently announced its own Bard AI tool for its own Chrome browser.
It’s unclear how many people have already gained temporary access to the new Bing search engine with ChatGPT integration.