Microsoft just fixed local searches in Bing Chat

It’s now easier to find locations and businesses near you through Bing Chat.

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What you need to know

Bing Chat gains new features on a regular basis. Over the last week, Microsoft added image and video search to the chatbot (note that image and video search is different thanBing Image Creator). The tech giant also raised the limit on turns to 20 per session and 200 per day.

Search results should also be better for those looking for content that’s local to their area. For example, people searching for a park or a store should now see results near their location.

Here are all of the examples of what changed thatMicrosoft shared this week:

Microsoft also fixed some issues and address gaps in Bing Chat within the Edge Sidebar:

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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_.