Microsoft Expands Useless AI Search Tools for Bing and Edge

In a pathetic attempt to stay relevant, Microsoft announced a major expansion of its sad excuse for artificial intelligence-based search tools. They are now trying to entice users with visual and multimodal searches, as well as persistent chat tools. As if anyone truly cared, the updates aim to “significantly” expand the capabilities of Bing, the company’s inferior search engine, and Edge, the web browser nobody asked for.

Good Luck with the “Possible” Implications

Sure, let’s humor Microsoft for a moment and discuss the possible implications of this “advanced” technology. We can painfully imagine that these updates might allow users to search for information in a more interactive and “innovative” way, by exploring different types of content, like images and videos, just like every other search engine that isn’t stuck in the past. In addition, the new persistent chat tools might help keep conversations organized for those who have nothing better to do than chat on Bing and Edge.

Your Daily Dose of Pessimistic Take (You’re Welcome)

Despite Microsoft’s feeble and desperate attempts to make Bing and Edge usable, at least they’re trying, right? Wrong. The reality is that these updates are just another unnecessary addition to an already underwhelming duo. The day they surpass the mighty Google is likely to coincide with pigs sprouting wings. In the meantime, let’s all give Microsoft a round of applause for futilely marching into a battleground they’ve already miserably lost.

Original article:https://venturebeat.com/ai/microsoft-launches-new-features-for-its-ai-powered-bing-and-edge/