Microsoft’s Bing Chat to introduce “No Search” feature as a plugin

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Published onSeptember 26, 2023

published onSeptember 26, 2023

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Mikhail Parakhin, the former head of Microsoft’s Advertising and Web Services, disclosed an intriguing development related to Bing Chat. A limited number of privileged users were granted access to anexclusive featurecalled “No Search.”

Nah, we made it a plugin, UX-wise, and it is waiting for the general plugin rollout

— Mikhail Parakhin (@MParakhin)September 25, 2023

The feature allows users to disableBing Chat from doing a web search, presenting certain advantages for specific tasks and interactions. By disconnecting from the web search functionality, users could experience a more focused and personalized interaction with the chatbot. The feature was received with great enthusiasm by the select few who were fortunate enough to test it.

However, despite this initial announcement, there has been a dearth of updates regarding the expansion of the “No Search” feature to a wider audience of Bing Chat users.

When this question was posed to Mikhail Parakhin, who has since assumed the role of head of Windows and Web Devices, he revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that the feature is transforming. It will be reimagined as a plugin, offering an improved user experience, and awaiting a general plugin rollout.

While the exact details of this plugin integration remain undisclosed, the implications are promising for Bing Chat users worldwide. Transitioning “No Search” into a plugin suggests a more accessible and seamless adoption of the feature in the future.

As of now, the precise timeline for the general rollout of the plugin remains uncertain. Until then, enthusiasts eagerly await more information regarding the expanded availability and potential applications of the “No Search” feature within Bing Chat’s ecosystem.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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