Microsoft has introduced a new version of its search engine Bing that incorporates the latest artificial intelligence technology. This update is powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT, which has quickly become a game changer in the world of AI. The integration of ChatGPT represents a major threat to Google's dominance in the search engine market and signals the start of an AI competition between the two tech giants.
Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, stated that the new Bing, which uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like answers to search requests, will completely change the nature of online search and interactions with software. With ChatGPT, Bing will offer more detailed answers, as well as the option for users to chat with the bot for personalized search queries. The new Bing search engine is live now, with a limited number of searches per user.
In response to Microsoft's announcement, Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives stated that the investment in ChatGPT will significantly boost Microsoft's competitiveness in the AI market. This move is just the beginning for Microsoft, which has been investing billions in AI and recently announced a multi-billion dollar collaboration with OpenAI. Microsoft plans to incorporate even more advanced ChatGPT technology into its Edge web browser and premium tier of Microsoft Teams.
Although ChatGPT has the potential to disrupt various industries, including journalism, it has also been criticized for giving incorrect answers and relying on outdated data.