Bing Chat
by Microsoft
Microsoft's AI chat assistant, formerly Bing Chat, now part of Microsoft Copilot for web search, writing, research, and productivity.
Bing Chat was Microsoft's AI-powered conversational search experience launched within Bing and Microsoft Edge. It was later renamed and integrated into the broader Microsoft Copilot experience. Copilot provides conversational answers, web-grounded search, writing assistance, summarization, research, image creation, and productivity features. It is available through the Copilot website, Microsoft Edge, Windows, mobile apps, and Microsoft 365 experiences. Some advanced capabilities are available through Microsoft 365 subscription plans, while Copilot Chat is also available at no additional cost in supported Microsoft 365 environments.
Provider
Microsoft
Category
AI Chat
Available On
Web, Microsoft Edge, Windows, Android, iOS, Microsoft 365
Launched
Feb 2023
Use Cases
Web Search, Research, Writing, Education
Best For
Web-grounded search, research, writing, summarization, image creation, and Microsoft ecosystem productivity workflows
🧠 Models (2)
Microsoft Copilot ModelsvCurrent Copilot Models
Multimodal
Context Window
Varies by underlying model and Copilot experience
Input
text, image, documents
Output
text, image
OpenAI ModelsvVarious
Multimodal
Context Window
Varies by model
Input
text, image, documents
Output
text, image
✨ Features (8)
Web-Grounded Answers
Uses web search to provide answers grounded in current online information
Conversational Search
Allows users to ask follow-up questions and continue a contextual search conversation
Microsoft Edge Integration
Copilot is integrated into Microsoft Edge for summarizing, comparing, and analyzing webpages
Image Creation
Microsoft Copilot can create AI-generated images through supported experiences
Writing Assistance
Helps draft, rewrite, summarize, and improve written content
Page Summarization
Can summarize supported webpages and content directly within Microsoft Edge
Microsoft 365 Integration
Copilot is integrated into supported Microsoft 365 applications and productivity workflows
Research Assistance
Can assist with research, information discovery, comparison, and analysis
💰 Pricing
✓ Free Plan
✕ Free Trial
✓ Paid Plan
✓ Enterprise
Starting Price
Free
Billed monthly
API Pricing
No public standalone Bing Chat API. Microsoft Copilot Chat does not offer a direct API; developers can use Microsoft Copilot Studio for agent-based extensions.
More Info
View pricing page ↗💬 Prompt Library (5)
Research Topic
ResearchResearch a topic using web-grounded information
Research the topic '[TOPIC]' using current web sources. Summarize the most important facts, compare relevant information, identify reliable sources, and present the findings in a clear structured format.
Summarize Page
GeneralQuickly summarize online content
Summarize the following webpage or article. Extract the main points, important facts, key conclusions, and useful action items. [PASTE CONTENT OR URL]
Write Article
WritingCreate structured articles and written content
Write a detailed article about [TOPIC]. Use a clear introduction, H2 headings, useful examples, practical information, and a concise conclusion. Target audience: [AUDIENCE]. Tone: [TONE].
Compare Options
ResearchCompare products, services, or options
Compare [OPTION A] and [OPTION B] using current information. Create a clear comparison covering features, pricing, advantages, limitations, and important differences.
Explain Code
CodingUnderstand and review programming code
Explain the following code in simple language. Identify bugs, security concerns, performance issues, and possible improvements. ```[PASTE CODE HERE]```
🔗 Integrations (5)
Microsoft Edge
browser
Copilot is integrated into Microsoft Edge for search, summarization, comparison, and page analysis
Bing Search
search
Provides web search and web-grounded information for Microsoft Copilot experiences
Microsoft 365
productivity
Copilot integrates with supported Microsoft 365 productivity applications
Microsoft Copilot Studio
automation
Build and extend AI agents and workflows around Microsoft Copilot
Windows
operating-system
Microsoft Copilot is available through supported Windows experiences
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⚠️ Limitations
- •Bing Chat is no longer a standalone Microsoft product and has transitioned to Microsoft Copilot
- •AI-generated responses can contain inaccurate or incomplete information
- •Features and usage limits vary by account, region, product, and subscription
- •Some advanced Copilot capabilities require a paid Microsoft 365 or Copilot subscription
- •There is no standalone public Bing Chat API
- •Microsoft Copilot Studio or other Microsoft developer services may be required for custom agent integrations
📚 Sources
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/data-protection-when-using-microsoft-365-copilot-chat-for-work-or-school(official)
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/faq(official)
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learning-center/how-to-use-bing-in-sidebar(official)
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365-copilot/personal(official)
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365-copilot/pricing(official)