Maybe you were already using GPT-4 without knowing it. Microsoft, which is holding a conference on AI this Thursday, March 16, has finally confirmed that it is indeed this language model that has been used on Bing from the start. Thus, when we tested the Bing chatbot, it was already the model unveiled by OpenAI a few days ago, even if the two firms do not offer the same functionalities and personalities. And if OpenAI currently reserves the exclusivity of ChatGPT version GPT-4 to members of its ChatGPT+ program, Microsoft seems to have opened access to everyone on Bing.
In any case, the procedures are simplified. Until now, you had to join a waiting list to try the new Bing, but several Windows Central journalists have noticed that it is possible to access it without having to wait.
Just go to the Microsoft search engine (www.bing.com), click on the “Conversation” tab, then press “Join the waiting list”. You will then be asked to add an email address in order to subscribe to this list, but unlike usual, access is granted almost instantly.
Microsoft Bing
Bing is Microsoft’s search engine. Available as a mobile application for Android, iPhone and iPad smartphones and tablets, Microsoft Bing is an interesting alternative to Google.
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Downloads:
1019 -
Release date :
03/10/2023 -
Author :
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Licence :
Free license -
Categories:
Utilities
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Operating system :
Android, Google Chrome extension, Mozilla Firefox extension, Online service All Internet browsers, iOS iPhone / iPad
Accessible to all, for now
Asked by our colleagues from The Verge, Microsoft remained very factual about the opening of its chatbot to everyone. “During this preview period, we are running various tests that may speed up access to the new Bing for some users.said Caitlin Roulston, director of communications for the Redmond firm. We remain in the preview phase and you can register on Bing.com”.
Although it relies on the work of OpenAI and invests heavily in the project, Microsoft is also seeking to find a place in this new buoyant market by outpacing its opponents. Making the Bing chatbot known to everyone could allow it to grab market share on the search engine side, while the ultra-dominating Google is slow to publicize Bard, its conversational AI model. Reasons that could explain why Microsoft is so eager to deploy these technologies.