Only weeks after Google launched its AI-based search mode, Microsoft is following suit with its own AI-based experience, the Bing Copilot Search.
In contrast to the blue link-filled traditional search results, Copilot Search provides answers in a formatted, chatbot-style response, simplifying the search for information quickly.
Accessing Bing Copilot Search
As first reported by Windows Latest, the new AI-related feature in Bing's Copilot will roll out across many platforms. Microsoft's silent release indicates that it is gearing up to directly challenge Google's AI Search.
Accessing Bing Copilot Search is easy. You can get it via Bing in any browser, or you can click here right away to start testing its capabilities.
The feature is now on Microsoft Edge, both desktop and mobile. After searching on Bing, you will find a "SEARCH" tab next to the Copilot icon at the top menu bar. By clicking it, Copilot Search will be turned on, and instant results powered by AI will be produced.
For users with desktops who don't find the option, it can be enabled manually by going to the three-dot menu below the text box and choosing "Copilot Search" from the drop-down menu.
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How Does Copilot Search Work?
Bing Copilot Search is similar to AI chatbots in that it organizes its response into paragraphs or bullet points based on the query. Hyperlinked citations at the bottom of each section are also provided, enabling users to easily check the sources.
A carousel of sources below the AI-generated response appears, just like Google's AI Search format. It remains transparent while still providing a streamlined, AI-powered browsing experience.
Is Bing Copilot Search Accurate?
Early tests indicate that Bing Copilot Search provides accurate answers for the majority of queries. Nevertheless, like all AI-generated content, there is a possibility of misinterpretation and inaccuracy. Users are cautioned to verify information using the referenced sources prior to depending on it entirely.
