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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

UNCOVERED: Microsoft s bing chatbot to offer users answers in three different tones | History Defined

Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s chief executive, at a presentation on the Bing chatbot in February.
Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s chief executive, at a presentation on the Bing chatbot in February. Photograph: Microsoft/PA

Microsoft’s Bing chatbot is offering replies in three different tones as it seeks to address some criticisms of the service.

The search engine’s chatbot, powered by the same technology behind ChatGPT, will now give users options for three types of response: creative (“creating surprise and entertainment”), balanced (“reasonable and coherent”) or precise (“concise, prioritising accuracy”).

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