- Bing AI chatbot comes to the Windows 11 desktop.
- The feature is available through the search box in the Taskbar.
- However, it s only a shortcut to access the Bing chatbot on the web.
- You will still need the sign-up to access the feature.
The new Bing AI chatbot is being added to the Taskbar as part of Microsoft’s second feature drop update for Windows 11 22H2, which is being released gradually.
The business stated that it will not stop there when it first unveiled the new Bing with ChatGPT integration, as additional AI features were planned for many of its products, including Office apps, Skype, and smartphones. However, the business is now announcing that the Bing chatbot will also be available in the Taskbar search box in the upcoming feature drop update for Windows 11.
You will note that the search box now has a Bing icon, signifying the new capability, after installing the update KB5022913 on Windows 11. The functionality within the Search interface is also highlighted by the system. You won’t, however, find the answer in the flyout when you type a question into the search box. Rather, Microsoft Edge will launch in the context of Bing Chat. Therefore, this is not a modified version of the chatbot that will interact with your files and settings; rather, it is merely a shortcut to the chatbot on the web.
You can use these instructions to install the Bing AI with ChatGPT as a web app if you prefer an app-like experience.
Even though Bing Chat may now be launched from the Windows 11 desktop, requesting early access to the chatbot still requires registration. Although there was a lengthy wait at first, the business has been actively increasing availability to more users.
The feature drop (moment 2) update for Windows 11 includes a new search experience in the Taskbar along with a number of additional enhancements to Voice Access, Widgets, Quick Settings, and the Taskbar.
A number of programs, including Phone Link, Notepad, Snipping Tool, and Quick Assist, have also been updated. Lastly, the operating system now has a revamped Taskbar that grows and collapses while in tablet mode as part of the touch enhancements.
The upgrade will be made accessible to everyone automatically on March 14, 2023, after being made available as an optional update beginning on February 28.