Bing AI Chat and Copilot available for search in Google Chrome
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Bing AI Chat and Copilot available for search in Google Chrome

Google Chrome users can now access Bing AI chat and Microsoft AI-powered search results from desktop browsers.

Bing AI Chatbot Google ChromeBing/Google Chrome screenshot, July 2023

For months, only users signed into Microsoft accounts could access the AI ​​chat interface via the Bing app or Microsoft Edge browser.

Bing AI Chat in Google Chrome

Now you can chat with Bing AI in a non-Edge browser after accepting the terms of service and reading the AI ​​chatbot privacy policy.

Bing AI Chat and Copilot available for search in Google ChromeBing/Google Chrome screenshot, July 2023

Unfortunately, the Bing AI chatbot only accepts 2,000 input characters in Chrome, while it accepts double the amount of input in the Edge browser.

Bing Copilot AI search results in Google Chrome

Signed-in users may also have access to Bing’s AI-powered co-pilot in Google Chrome search results.

Bing AI Chat and Copilot available for search in Google ChromeBing/Google Chrome screenshot, July 2023

Search for Labs in the menu to see if you can access AI chat replies in Bing search results in Chrome.

Bing AI Chat and Copilot available for search in Google ChromeBing/Google Chrome screenshot, July 2023

Initial reports from Windows Latest also show that some users can enable dark mode on Bing AI.

Bing AI Chat and Copilot available for search in Google ChromeScreenshot of Windows Latest, July 2023

Desktop browser users such as Safari and DuckDuckGo may still be limited to the Microsoft Edge browser, as are mobile users to the Bing app to access Bing’s AI capabilities. However, the first report states that some users also have access to Bing AI on Safari.

The following shows Bing AI on an iPhone in Chrome, Google, and Safari apps.

Bing AI Chat and Copilot available for search in Google ChromeScreenshot of Bing in Chrome/Google/Safari, July 2023

Expanding the reach of Microsoft’s AI capabilities

The expansion of Bing AI to become the top web browser represents a notable shift in Microsoft’s approach, encompassing a broader platform reach for its AI capabilities.

While users face limitations in functionality compared to performance on Edge, Bing AI still offers an enhanced search experience.

The tech giant’s foray into multiplatform support hints at a bright future for AI, albeit with certain caveats for now.

What impact Google Bard and Search Generative Experience could have if Chrome users start adopting Bing AI features remains to be seen.

Bing AI Chat and Copilot available for search in Google ChromeScreenshot from StatCounter, July 2023

Meanwhile, SEO professionals should consider Bing AI as an additional tool in their digital strategies, especially when optimizing for search results across platforms.


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