A study found that 33% of Google users continued to use Bing after trying it for two weeks. This challenges the prevailing notion about search engine preferences and Google’s market dominance. The research, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, suggests Google’s market share isn’t just because it’s better. Many users haven’t tried alternatives. … Read more
Microsoft launches Copilot Search in Bing, offering AI-powered summaries with clear links to sources for fast, conversational answers. Copilot Search is now available in Bing, combining AI summaries with traditional results. Verify information through transparent source attribution and citation links. Navigate topics conversationally without starting over. Source link
Bing Webmaster Tools launches new comparison features and improved interface for enhanced search performance analysis. Bing Webmaster Tools now offers data comparison across time periods. Microsoft improved the time filter interface for easier navigation. The updates enable better campaign analysis and trend identification. Source link
Parisa Tabriz, the security leader for Google Chrome, has criticized Microsoft for a new strategy involving Bing’s search interface. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Tabriz denounced Microsoft’s decision to imitate the design of Google’s homepage, labeling it “another tactic in its long history of tricks to confuse users and limit choice.” She concluded … Read more
Microsoft has announced updates to Bing’s search infrastructure incorporating large language models (LLMs), small language models (SLMs), and new optimization techniques. This update aims to improve performance and reduce costs in search result delivery. In an announcement, the company states: “At Bing, we are always pushing the boundaries of search technology. Leveraging both Large Language … Read more
The role of AI in SEO has kept rapidly evolving over the past few months. Google formally launched AI Overviews in May, and Bing launched its generative search pilot in July, with a full launch at the start of October. On July 25, OpenAI announced a SearchGPT prototype. Then, on October 31, it launched ChatGPT … Read more
Microsoft upgrades Bing Webmaster Tools with extended data access, new recommendations system, and AI assistant in limited testing phase. Bing Webmaster Tools extends historical data to 16 months. “Insights” becomes “Recommendations” with enhanced features. AI-powered “Copilot” assistant enters limited testing. Source link
Microsoft has announced an expansion of Bing’s generative search capabilities. The update focuses on handling complex, informational queries. Bing provides examples such as “how to effectively run a one-on-one” and “how can I remove background noise from my podcast recordings.” Searchers in the United States can access the new features by typing “Bing generative search” … Read more
Meta’s AI assistant, powered by the new Llama 3 model, will now incorporate real-time search results from Google and Bing. This integration marks a step forward in AI assistant capabilities and their potential impact on the search industry. You can access Meta AI within Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and the newly launched Meta.ai desktop experience. … Read more
Are you looking for examples of interactive content for brands? Or festive content that creatively promotes logistics and call center management? Say hello to Santa Tracker 2023. This article explores Google’s approach to interactive content experiences vs. the official 2023 NORAD Santa Tracker powered by Microsoft, Bing, Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Zillow. The … Read more
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When you think about search engine optimization (SEO), one major search engine probably comes to mind: Google. But what about Bing SEO? With more than a billion monthly users, Bing is the second most popular search engine globally. Moreover, since Microsoft’s acquisition of OpenAI earlier this year, Bing has begun integrating AI technology into its … Read more
Microsoft announced Deep Search, a substantial enhancement to Bing’s web search capabilities, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4. What Is Microsoft Bing Deep Search? Integrated with the advanced GPT-4 AI technology, Deep Search aims to deliver more relevant and comprehensive responses to complex search inquiries. Rather than replacing, it enriches the current Bing web search, providing users … Read more
Microsoft announced the launch of generative AI captions in Bing – an AI-powered feature designed to create more informative snippets for search engine results pages (SERPs). For publishers and SEO professionals, this new capability presents opportunities as well as concerns. The captions are generated by OpenAI’s GPT-4 language model, which analyzes both the user’s search … Read more
Microsoft announced significant upgrades to Bing Chat and Bing Chat Enterprise as part of the new Copilot AI Companion, with planned integrations with OpenAI GPTs and plugins. An important new feature for enterprises is the incorporation of commercial data protection for all users signed in through Microsoft Entra ID. In addition to security improvements for … Read more
Bing launches Android app for Webmaster Tools, offering convenient access to key site performance features on the go. Bing launched a Webmaster Tools app for Android. The app provides access to essential features like monitoring site performance. Key benefits are convenience, timeliness, and enhanced website control. Source link
AI search is inevitable so it’s vital for SEO to understand everything about it. An interview with Bing’s Fabrice Canel revealed interesting insights about this topic with some takeaways that offer some insights on the future of search. Fabrice Canel is the Principal Product Manager at Bing and because of his position there he is … Read more
Newly unsealed court testimonies have revealed that Apple considered replacing Google’s search engine with Microsoft’s Bing or privacy-focused DuckDuckGo across its devices. The information came to light during the ongoing antitrust trial against Google initiated by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ is accusing Google of abusing its search market dominance. Part of the … Read more
Microsoft announced the rollout of DALL-E 3, the latest text-to-image model from AI lab OpenAI, to all Bing users. The more advanced AI system is now available for free in Bing Chat and Bing Image Creator. DALL-E 3 builds on previous DALL-E models, generating images from text prompts that Microsoft describes as more realistic and … Read more
