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The website states responses were generated faster with the search integration turned off.

However, they noticed the AI would alternate between giving out outdated and up-to-date information depending on the query.

Bing.com website homepage viewed through a magnifying glass

This is incorrect as its actually version 23H2.

This behavior changed when it was asked about the last time Russia invaded Ukraine.

This is notable because it suggests that thisBingChat mode has been trained using recent data.

GPT 3.5 Turbos knowledge base, for example, ends in September 2021.

Primarily, GPT 3.5 Turbo andGPT 4.

What is known is itll come in the form of a new plugin simply called Search.

Turning it off disables the search engine.

While were on the topic, Microsoft also demonstrated support for third-party plugins in the chatbot.

These will enhance conversations with Bing Chat by giving it specific directions.

There are a couple of commerce plugins like Instacart although Windows Latest doesnt explain what they do.

We could only assume theyll help people with their online shopping.

Analysis: A step back

Do take these claims with a grain of salt.

Theres just something about them that sounds off to us.

Bing Chats whole thing is it’s more accurate than ChatGPT.

Remove the search engine and youre left with what is arguably a worse version of OpenAIs model.

Why would people want to use a worse service?

Convenience and familiarity might prevent users from switching initially, but how long can that last?

Hallucinationsare a major problem for the tech.

The trend among other AI brands is tocreate models that have better accuracy, not worse.

Were going to remain skeptical for now.

We expect to see Bings offline mode then.

In the meantime, check out TechRadar’s list of thebest ChatGPT extensions for Chrome.

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