Microsoft’s search engine, Bing, has made a significant advancement by recently integrating OpenAI’s GPT-4 language model. This innovation has revolutionized the way we interact with the search engine, providing answers generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and presented in various formats. However, users previously had to access the Bing site or Microsoft Edge browser to fully utilize the Bing chatbot. Fortunately, an independent developer has created BingGPT, an open-source desktop application that allows users to access Bing Chat in a separate window, simplifying the user experience. In this article, we’ll delve into this application and how it works.
Bing GPT-4: artificial intelligence at the service of users
The integration of the GPT-4 language model into the Bing search engine has led to the development of a highly advanced chatbot that utilizes artificial intelligence to answer a wide range of queries. Prior to initiating a chat, users can select the tone in which they would like the chatbot to provide responses:
- Creative: Imaginative and original answers.
- Balanced: Informative answers while being user-friendly.
- Accurate: Short and direct answers.
To take advantage of the Bing chatbot, it is necessary to have a Microsoft account and to go to the site https://www.bing.com/ to the “Conversation” section (top left). You will then find an “Ask me a question…” field in which you can query Bing’s ChatGPT.
In addition, Bing Chat can also write you various texts of different lengths, such as paragraphs, e-mails, or articles. However, this feature is only available from the Edge browser. So that’s where the BingGPT app comes in!
BingGPT: an open-source application for chatting with Bing’s AI
BingGPT is a freely available open-source application that lets you engage with Bing’s chatbot in a separate window, without the need for Edge browser or Bing’s website. It is easily downloadable from the GitHub platform and works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Upon launching the app, you will need to log in to your Microsoft account to access the chatbot.
One of the standout features of BingGPT is its customizable interface that includes a dark or light theme option and lets you adjust the font size to your liking.
Additionally, with just a simple right-click on the interface, you can take advantage of various exciting functionalities, such as exporting your chats in Markdown, PNG, or PDF formats.
Finally, note that the application offers keyboard shortcuts to improve your productivity with the tool:
- New topic : CTRL+N
- Change the tone of the answers : CTRL+ Maj+/
- Quick response : CTRL+Number
- Focus on the text box : CTRL+I
- End conversation : CTRL+S
- Always on top : CTRL+T
- Reload : CTRL+R
- Set font size : CTRL+ +or-
Conclusion
In summary, BingGPT is an innovative and practical solution for leveraging the potential of Bing’s chatbot and GPT-4, without the limitations of having to use the Edge browser or Bing’s website. This open-source desktop application makes it easier than ever to take advantage of the advanced artificial intelligence capabilities offered by Microsoft.
