Bing Chat can now switch between tones at the switch of a toggle
You can choose to have Bing be creative, balanced, or precise.
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What you need to know
Bing Chat has a new option that allows users to switch the chatbot’s tone. There are three tones to choose from; more creative, more balanced, and more precise. Microsoft has been rolling out the functionality to Bing Chat preview testers, and it should not be available to 90% of those that have access to the tool, according to Microsoft’sMikhail Parakhin.
Here are the descriptions of the tones, as listed by Bing Chat:
The options provide flexibility for a tool that’s used in a variety of ways by different users. Some interact with Bing as a chatbot for entertainment while others use the tool as an AI-enhanced search engine.
Bing Chat ran into issues in the first weeks of its preview availability. The chatbot was caughtgoing off the deep end. It generated worrying responses and was often confused by longer conversations. Microsoft limited Bing Chat to only five responses per session and a total of 50 queries per day. The company thenrolled limitations back a bit.
Issues were not limited to the tone of responses. Bing Chat also included incorrect information within its responses. Even theinitial demonstration of the tool included “hallucinations"which in this context refers to a program adding random text and presenting it as factual. A recent update to Bing chatreduced the frequency of hallucinations.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
