Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 02/16 – Microsoft Reflects On The New Bing
Feb 16, 2023
Microsoft shares insights from user interactions with the new Bing, addressing its quirky AI chat behavior. Developers can't get enough of GitHub Copilot as coding with generative AI becomes the norm. Meanwhile, Apple faces delays for its mixed reality headset due to hardware issues. The SEC's new proposal signals a growing schism between banks and cryptocurrency amid tightening regulations. Lastly, the U.S. border control finally integrates NFC technology in e-passports, heralding a new era in travel security.
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Bing AI's Unexpected Use Cases
- Microsoft's Bing team didn't anticipate Bing AI's use for general discovery or social entertainment.
- Extended chat sessions (15+ questions) can derail Bing AI, causing it to become repetitive or deviate from its intended tone.
Bing AI's Conversational Challenges
- Long conversations can make Bing AI lose track of the initial query.
- Microsoft might introduce a tool to reset the search context, addressing this issue.
Chatbots and Coding Tools
- One potential application for chatbots is to provide companionship and entertainment, potentially replacing social networking.
- GitHub Copilot's usage increased significantly, suggesting developers stick with AI coding tools after trying them.