Microsoft is hosting an event Tuesday that might reveal the fusion of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT and Microsoft’s search engine Bing.
Invites to the event were sent last week, and attendees were told there would be news of “progress on a few exciting projects” from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The event starts at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET Tuesday at Microsoft’s Campus in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft hasn’t provided details on a possible integration of ChatGPT and Bing, but information about a new search experience appeared to leak last week. Images and details posted on social media documented the new interface, which may include a larger search box for chatting instead of for simply submitting search queries. The new Bing could potentially do research and handle tasks for people, according to leaked details. CNET has not confirmed the leaks.
ChatGPT comes from artificial intelligence developer OpenAI. The AI doesn’t know anything, but it’s programmed to recognize patterns in texts harvested from the internet allowing it to answer questions from people. It can create a bedtime story for kids, make a diet plan or even get people out of a ticket.
Microsoft, which had already invested in the OpenAI, pledged to invest billions into the company last month in order to build new features.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also hinted strongly in a tweet Monday, saying that he’ll attend the event in Redmond.
Microsoft’s announcement of the event came shortly after Google revealed on Monday its own AI chatbot called Bard. Google said its chatbot will integrate with its search engine and use the AI to break down complex info for users.
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