Bing Chat will allow to disable web search (no web results on replies) soon

Have you ever wished you could talk to Bing and get more than just a list of links? Well, now you can with Bing chat, a new feature that lets you have a natural and engaging conversation with Bing in your preferred language.

It is powered by advanced AI that can understand your intent and context, and respond in a fluent and logical way.

Now Microsoft, is set to introduce a highly anticipated update that will allow Bing Chat users to disable web search and exclude web results from the answers.

This announcement was made by Mikhail Parakhin, the CEO of Bing Search at Microsoft, on Twitter.

Parakhin’s tweet with the hashtag ‘#nosearch is coming’ has generated excitement among Bing Chat users who have been eagerly awaiting this functionality.

With this forthcoming update, Bing Chat users will have the ability to tailor their conversations and have a more personalized experience, similar to what is currently possible with platforms like ChatGPT.

Some users have expressed their desire to communicate with Bing Chat without the constant reliance on web searches for every inquiry they make (1,2,3).

Currently, when users engage with Bing Chat, the search engine algorithm pulls in web results to provide comprehensive responses.

However, this approach often leads to generic and repetitive answers, which can be frustrating for users seeking more specific and unique information.

By allowing users to disable web search, Bing Chat will address these concerns and offer a more tailored conversational experience.

The decision to implement this functionality is a response to the growing demand from users who have been vocal about their desire to have more control over the search capabilities of Bing Chat.

@bing I really don’t need to know you search the web for X and found the following results every time I ask something in Chat. It’s super repetitive.
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@MParakhin It would be interesting to add a code type (#nosearch) to Bing Sidebar (and Bing Chat in general) that would turn off the search function. Because sometimes, even with #nosearch, it still searches. It would be useful in cases where you want to analyze a specific +
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With the option to exclude web search results, users will have the freedom to engage in conversations without Bing Chat continuously referencing external sources.

This update marks a significant step forward for Bing Chat and reflects Microsoft’s commitment to enhancing user experience.

By granting users the ability to disable web search, Bing Chat aims to provide a more focused and personalized chat environment and allow users to engage with Bing Chat in a manner that aligns with their preferences.

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