Microsoft announced on August 7, 2023 that it will soon be rolling out its Bing AI Chat feature to third-party browsers on the web and mobile. This means that users of Google Chrome, Safari, and other browsers will be able to chat with Bing AI in the same way that they can in Microsoft Edge.

Bing AI Chat is a generative AI tool that allows users to have natural conversations with Bing about their search queries. For example, a user could ask Bing AI Chat "what is the capital of France?" and Bing AI Chat would respond with "Paris." Bing AI Chat can also answer more complex questions, such as "what are the benefits of using a VPN?" or "how do I make a sourdough starter?"

Microsoft first launched Bing AI Chat in February 2023, but it was initially only available in the Microsoft Edge browser. In July 2023, Microsoft began testing Bing AI Chat in Chrome and Safari for select users. The company now says that it is ready to roll out Bing AI Chat to all users of third-party browsers "soon."

The availability of Bing AI Chat in third-party browsers is a significant step for Microsoft. It allows the company to compete with Google's search engine on a more level playing field. Google has long offered a variety of AI-powered features in its search engine, such as its Knowledge Graph and its Featured Snippets. Bing AI Chat gives Microsoft a similar tool to compete with Google.

In addition to competing with Google, Bing AI Chat also has the potential to make search more accessible to people with disabilities. People who have difficulty typing or using a mouse can use Bing AI Chat to search the web by voice. Bing AI Chat can also be used by people who are blind or have low vision.

Overall, the availability of Bing AI Chat in third-party browsers is a positive development for Microsoft and for users of the web. It makes search more accessible and it gives users more options when it comes to choosing a search engine.

Here are some additional details about Bing AI Chat:

• It is powered by Microsoft's Azure AI platform.
• It uses a variety of AI techniques, including natural language processing, machine learning, and computer vision.
• It is still under development, but Microsoft says that it is constantly learning and improving.
• It is available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese.

If you are interested in trying out Bing AI Chat, you can do so by visiting the Bing website or by installing the Bing app on your mobile device.