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Microsoft Bing^[1] is a web search engine^[2], developed and operated by Microsoft^[3]. It was introduced in 2009, as a successor to earlier search platforms including MSN Search and Windows Live Search. Bing is known for its unique features such as search suggestions, related searches, and advancements in semantic technology^[4]. Over the years, it has grown to become the second-largest search engine globally, accounting for 12% of search query volume. Bing has also forged partnerships, notably a ten-year deal with Yahoo!^[7] in 2009, which led to Bing powering Yahoo! Search. Technologically, Bing has made significant strides, including integrating AI features like Bing Chat, powered by GPT-4^[8] AI, and an AI image generator powered by OpenAI^[5]'s DALL-E^[6] 2. Despite facing various challenges, Bing continues to expand and improve its services, offering wider accessibility and innovative features.

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1. ↑ Microsoft Bing ( Microsoft Bing )

1 Bing is a web search engine owned by Microsoft. Launched in 2009, Bing replaced Microsoft's previous search engines - MSN Search and Live Search. The name 'Bing' was chosen for its easy recall and worldwide appeal. Bing has since made significant strides in the search engine market, holding a 12% global share as of 2023, positioning it as the second-largest search engine globally. Bing is known for its use of advanced technology like semantic search capabilities, AI integration and innovative features like Bing Chat and an AI image generator. Despite facing legal and security challenges, Microsoft continuously enhances Bing's performance and security measures, ensuring a seamless and secure user experience.

2 Microsoft Bing is a web search engine, developed and operated by Microsoft. It was introduced in 2009, as a successor to earlier search platforms including MSN Search and Windows Live Search. Bing is known for its unique features such as search suggestions, related searches, and advancements in semantic technology. Over the years, it has grown to become the second-largest search engine globally, accounting for 12% of search query volume. Bing has also forged partnerships, notably a ten-year deal with Yahoo! in 2009, which led to Bing powering Yahoo! Search. Technologically, Bing has made significant strides, including integrating AI features like Bing Chat, powered by GPT-4 AI, and an AI image generator powered by OpenAI's DALL-E 2. Despite facing various challenges, Bing continues to expand and improve its services, offering wider accessibility and innovative features.

2. ↑ search engine. A search engine is a vital tool that functions as part of a distributed computing system. It's a software system that responds to user queries by providing a list of hyperlinks, summaries, and images. It utilizes a complex indexing system, which is continuously updated by web crawlers that mine data from web servers. Some content, however, remains inaccessible to these crawlers. The speed and efficiency of a search engine are highly dependent on its indexing system. Users interact with search engines via a web browser or app, inputting queries and receiving suggestions as they type. The results may be filtered to specific types, and the system can be accessed on various devices. This tool is significant as it allows users to navigate the vast web, find relevant content, and efficiently retrieve information.

6. ↑ DALL-E ( DALL-E )

1 DALL-E is an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by OpenAI. Announced in January 2021, DALL-E is based on a modified version of the GPT-3 model. It has the ability to generate diverse and realistic images from textual prompts. Enhanced versions of DALL-E were released subsequently, with improvements in image realism and detail understanding. DALL-E uses a combination of AI models, including CLIP for image filtering, and a large quantity of parameters for image generation. The model can also manipulate images, fill in missing areas, and expand existing content in creative ways. Despite its impressive capabilities, DALL-E has raised ethical concerns around algorithmic bias, deepfakes, and the impact on visual artists. Nonetheless, OpenAI's advancements in image generation technology have significant future implications, with ongoing debates surrounding the ethics and limitations of AI-generated art.

2 DALL-E is an artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by OpenAI, first announced in January 2021. It is based on a modified version of the GPT-3 model and is designed to generate images from text descriptions. DALL-E has the ability to create a range of images in various styles, including photorealistic images, paintings, and even emojis. It can understand and manipulate design elements, creatively add details to prompts, and understand visual trends. However, DALL-E also has its limitations, such as difficulty understanding language and potential biases due to its reliance on public datasets. It has sparked debates about AI's role in art and creativity, with its potential impact on artists and the broader creative industry. Despite these debates, DALL-E has generally been well-received, with significant excitement about its potential applications and impact on the future of visual art.

3 DALL-E is an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by OpenAI. Announced in January 2021, DALL-E is based on a modified version of the GPT-3 model. It has the ability to generate diverse and realistic images from textual prompts. Enhanced versions of DALL-E were released subsequently, with improvements in image realism and detail understanding. DALL-E uses a combination of AI models, including CLIP for image filtering, and a large quantity of parameters for image generation. The model can also manipulate images, fill in missing areas, and expand existing content in creative ways. Despite its impressive capabilities, DALL-E has raised ethical concerns around algorithmic bias, deepfakes, and the impact on visual artists. Nonetheless, OpenAI's advancements in image generation technology have significant future implications, with ongoing debates surrounding the ethics and limitations of AI-generated art.

Microsoft Bing (Wikipedia)

Microsoft Bing, commonly referred to as Bing, is a search engine owned and operated by Microsoft. The service traces its roots back to Microsoft's earlier search engines, including MSN Search, Windows Live Search, and Live Search. Bing offers a broad spectrum of search services, encompassing web, video, image, and map search products, all developed using ASP.NET.

Microsoft Bing
Main logo and wordmark since October 2020
Screenshot The Bing homepage
Type of site	Search engine
Available in	40 languages
Owner	Microsoft
Created by	Microsoft
Revenue	Microsoft Advertising
URL	bing.com
Commercial	Yes
Registration	Optional (Microsoft account)
Launched	June 3, 2009; 14 years ago (2009-06-03)
Current status	Active
Written in	ASP.NET

The transition from Live Search to Bing was announced by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on May 28, 2009, at the All Things Digital conference in San Diego, California. The official release followed on June 3, 2009. Bing introduced several notable features at its inception, such as search suggestions during query input and a list of related searches, known as the 'Explore pane'. These features leveraged semantic technology from Powerset, a company Microsoft acquired in 2008. Microsoft also struck a deal with Yahoo! that led to Bing powering Yahoo! Search.

Microsoft made significant strides towards open-source technology in 2016, making the BitFunnel search engine indexing algorithm and various components of Bing open source. In February 2023, Microsoft launched Bing Chat (later renamed Microsoft Copilot), an artificial intelligence chatbot experience based on GPT-4, integrated directly into the search engine. This was well-received, with Bing reaching 100 million active users by the following month.

As of 2023, Bing holds the position of the second-largest search engine worldwide, commanding a query volume of 12%, trailing Google's 79%. Other competitors include Baidu with 5% and Yahoo! Search, which is largely powered by Bing, with 2%.

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Microsoft Bing
Bing is a web search engine owned by Microsoft. Launched in 2009, Bing replaced Microsoft's previous search engines - MSN Search and Live Search. The name 'Bing' was chosen for its easy recall and worldwide appeal. Bing has since made significant strides in the search engine market, holding a 12% global share as of 2023, positioning it as the second-largest search engine globally. Bing is known for its use of advanced technology like semantic search capabilities, AI integration and innovative features like Bing Chat and an AI image generator. Despite facing legal and security challenges, Microsoft continuously enhances Bing's performance and security measures, ensuring a seamless and secure user experience.

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