Microsoft's new Bing AI Search Choice extension adds a toggle that lets users turn AI features on or off whenever they want. Once installed, the extension gives users control over AI-generated summaries and chat responses appearing in Bing search results.
In a blog post, Microsoft said, "When it comes to AI, we believe Bing users should have a choice in how they search." The company added that research shows users want the option to decide whether AI is involved in every search session.
The extension is available for download on both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. However, there is one important condition: Installing it will change the browser's default search provider to Bing. This is because the extension only works with Bing search results.
For those who don't want to install another browser extension, Microsoft has introduced an alternative way to manually turn off AI features.
Users can add the operator -ai at the end of a Bing search query. This removes AI features from the results for that particular search.
The method does not require an extension or additional installation. However, users must remember to add the operator every time they perform a search. The browser extension offers a more convenient option by automatically keeping AI features disabled across searches.
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The decision comes as technology companies continue expanding AI-powered features across search engines, browsers, and operating systems. While these tools can provide summaries and conversational responses, some users still prefer conventional search results without AI-generated content.
Microsoft's latest move acknowledges that preference by allowing Bing users to choose how they interact with search results.
The company has not explained why it chose a browser extension instead of adding a dedicated toggle directly on the Bing website. Nevertheless, the update gives users two ways to avoid AI-generated search features.
For users who prefer traditional web searches, the change offers a straightforward way to keep AI summaries and chat responses out of their Bing experience without abandoning the search engine altogether.