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Bing AI

Bing AI — User Guide

Bing + GPT-4; free.

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Strengths
  • Completely free, you can use it with a Microsoft account
  • Based on GPT-4, high quality answers
  • Real-time Internet search, latest information
  • Deep integration of Edge browser and Windows
  • Support image generation (DALL·E 3)
Best for
  • Free access to GPT-4 level AI
  • Real-time Internet search and Q&A
  • Assist web page reading in Edge browser
  • Free image generation
  • AI assistant for Microsoft 365 users

Basic usage

Bing AI (Microsoft Copilot) is one of the best ways to use GPT-4 for free.

Scenario

Internet search and Q&A

Prompt example 
Visit bing.com/chat or open Copilot in the Edge browser:




Question example:


"What are the important news in the AI industry in the past month?


Please list the 5 most important events and briefly describe the impact. "
Output / what to expect

Bing AI searches the latest news in real time,

Integrate multiple sources to give a comprehensive answer,

Each event is accompanied by a link to the source,

Information is accurate and up to date.

Tips

Bing AI's web search is the best in the free version and is suitable for queries that require real-time information.

Scenario

Assist reading web pages in Edge

Prompt example 
In Edge browser:


1. Open any web page


2. Click the Copilot icon in the upper right corner


3. Select "Summarize this page"


4. Or ask questions about the current page




Example:


"Summarize the main points of this article"


"What is the research method for this paper?"
Output / what to expect

Copilot analyzes the current web page content,

Give accurate summaries and answers,

No need to copy and paste, work directly in the browser.

Tips

The Edge browser's Copilot integration is its biggest advantage, suitable for using AI while browsing the web.

Conversation mode selection

Bing AI provides three conversation modes, suitable for different scenarios.

Scenario

Choose the right conversation mode

Prompt example 
The difference between the three modes:




Creative mode:


- Answer more creatively and imaginatively


- Suitable for: writing, brainstorming, creative tasks




Balanced mode:


- Balance accuracy and creativity


- Suitable for: daily questions and answers, general tasks




Precise mode:


- Answers are more concise, accurate and factual


- Suitable for: fact inquiries, technical issues
Output / what to expect

Choose the appropriate mode according to the task,

Can significantly improve the quality of answers,

creative writing using creative mode,

Use exact mode for technical issues.

Tips

Balanced mode is sufficient in most cases, and it is better to switch to the corresponding mode for specific tasks.

Compared with similar tools

ToolStrengthBest forPricing
Bing AI This toolCompletely free, GPT-4 quality, Edge integration, image generationFree users, Microsoft ecosystem users, daily AI assistantcompletely free
ChatGPTMore comprehensive functions and rich plug-in ecologyNeed more powerful AI capabilities, complex tasksFree version / Plus $20/month
Perplexity AIThe source of search results is clearerResearch and investigation, need to clearly cite sourcesFree version / Pro $20/month
Google GeminiGoogle ecosystem integration is betterGoogle users, requires Google services integrationFree version / Advanced $19.99/month

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