Bing Chat AI is a new feature introduced by Microsoft for Windows 11. This feature allows you to interact with the Bing AI chatbot through the search box on the Windows 11 taskbar.
With Bing Chat AI, you can search for information, get recommendations, complete tasks, and more. The feature also allows you to chat with an AI-powered virtual assistant for help, including opening apps and setting settings.
However, not everyone may like this feature. Some people may find Bing Chat AI annoying when searching for local or online content. Some people may also be concerned about the privacy and security of their data when using Bing Chat AI.
If you are one of them, you can easily enable or disable Bing Chat AI in the Windows 11 taskbar search. In this article, Bardimin will show you how to do it in simple steps.
What is Bing Chat AI?
Bing Chat AI is a chatbot made by Microsoft that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help you find what you’re looking for on the internet. Bing Chat AI can answer your questions, make suggestions, help you complete tasks, and more.
It can access Bing Chat AI in three ways:
- Through the Bing.com website. You’ll need to sign in with your Microsoft account and use the latest Microsoft Edge browser to access it. Once you’re signed in to Bing.com, click the Chat option at the top to open Bing Chat AI.
- Through the right sidebar (or Edge copilot) in the Microsoft Edge browser. You’ll see a Bing Chat icon on the right sidebar of your browser. Click the icon to open Bing Chat AI.
- Through the Windows 11 taskbar search. This is the easiest way to access Bing Chat AI. You just need to click the Bing Chat icon in the letter’s shape B with chat bubbles in the search box on the Windows 11 taskbar. This will open Bing Chat AI in the Microsoft Edge browser.
You can use Bing Chat AI to search for whatever is on your mind. Bing Chat AI will take information from all over the internet and provide answers accordingly.
You will also get numbered footnotes with website links containing information about your question. You can click on the link to get a more detailed answer to your question.
Or, if you prefer to continue the conversation, just type your follow-up question in the search box and press Enter.
Why Do You Need to Control Bing Chat AI on Windows 11?
Windows 11 brings many interesting changes, including Bing Chat AI integration on the taskbar to make searching easier. However, there are several reasons to take control of this feature:
- Privacy: Maintain your privacy by disabling Bing Chat AI if you are uncomfortable with the data this feature may collect.
- Performance: For some users, Bing Chat AI can consume computer resources. If you experience decreased performance, disabling this feature may help.
- Search Preferences: You may prefer to use another search engine like Google instead of Bing. Controlling Bing Chat AI allows you to choose your search preferences.
How to Turn Bing Chat AI On and Off?
To enable or disable Bing Chat AI in Windows 11 taskbar search, follow these steps:
- Press the keys (Windows + I) to open the “Settings” application.
- Select “Privacy & security” on the left side of the window.
- Click “Search permissions” on the right.
- Then, swipe down and find the “More settings” section.
- Swipe right on the toggle button under “Show Search highlights” to enable it. Meanwhile, to turn off, slide the toggle button to the left.
- Restart your computer to see the changes to the Bing Chat icon in the search box.
If you enable Bing Chat AI, you’ll see the Bing Chat icon in the search box. You can click on it to open Bing Chat AI in the Microsoft Edge browser.
If you disable Bing Chat AI, you won’t see the Bing Chat icon in the search box. You will only get local or online search results when using the search box.
In addition to the steps above, there are some additional details to note when enabling or disabling Bing Chat AI in Windows 11:
- Enabling Bing Chat AI will also enable web suggestions when using the search feature on the desktop. If you don’t want web suggestions to appear, you can turn them off in your Search permissions setting.
- Disabling Bing Chat AI will also remove web suggestions when using the search feature on the desktop.