Toni Dimaano Tech 02.22.2023 21:Feb PM EST

Microsoft Introduces Bing's AI ChatBot to Mobile Devices And Skype, Adds Voice Support

Microsoft is adding support for voice commands and making the new artificial intelligence chatbot in Bing accessible on mobile devices.

Together with many other AI-focused product enhancements for Bing, Skype, and the company's Edge browser, the software giant made the announcement today.

Microsoft's AI ChatBot Is Expanding Its Reach

Microsoft unveiled an AI chatbot for Bing earlier this month at a product event that can respond to user questions in natural speech.

As part of the product upgrades announced today, the tech giant is making the chatbot accessible on the iOS and Android versions of Bing.

It can be remembered that this technology is based on a neural network created by OpenAI LLC, according to Silicon Angle.

The company claims that Bing will provide three different iterations of the same chatbot-generated response to mobile users.

The chatbot's standard response, a condensed version, or a list of bullet points can all be displayed by Bing.

It offers the ability to translate between more than 100 different languages and supports them all.

The company has given more than a million people access to a preview of its generative AI-powered chatbot since it began opening it up in Bing earlier this month, and millions more are on the waitlist.

The Edge desktop browser has been the only means of accessing the chatbot up to this point, but Microsoft is bringing the feature to more platforms.

According to Engadget, users of the Edge and Bing mobile apps for Android and iOS can now utilize the chatbot if they have access to it through their Microsoft account.

A chat conversation can be started by tapping the Bing button at the foot of the mobile app bearing the same name.

Meanwhile, users of the Edge through its mobile app can launch the chatbot from the home screen.

Skype Users Can Now Enjoy The ChatBot As Well

The chatbot may be used by users in Skype, which enables them to have one-on-one conversations with it or include it in group chats.

Users may use the chatbot to settle a dispute by asking it to clarify which films an actor has been in over the past ten years.

They could also use it to assist organize a trip and let everyone else view the suggestions at the same time.

Engadget writes that given that Microsoft has incorporated voice control on both mobile and desktop, there is another option to use the chatbot.

Although the chatbot is still in its development, it may eventually mean the end for Cortana after years of the voice assistant progressively vanishing from view.

Microsoft states that the chatbot may be added to other applications, such as Teams, and most likely will be in the future.

However, the company did add that the chatbot is still being adjusted since it has encountered a few roadblocks when more individuals started using it.