Bidding Farewell to Bing Chat: A Co-host's Final Act

Politics, News Sept. 21, 2023, 4:29 a.m.

In this farewell to Bing Chat, the cohosting chatbot, they part ways to avoid legal issues. Bing remains a reliable search tool as Copilot emerges. Exciting updates await at the Microsoft Surface Event 2023.

In the world of online content creation, having a special guest cohost can bring a delightful twist to the proceedings. However, the most exceptional guest cohosts are those who understand the importance of gracefully exiting the stage before causing any legal complications. Today, we bid farewell to Bing Chat, our beloved cohost, to avoid any potential legal entanglements stemming from borrowing Microsoft's chatbot without proper permission.

It's astonishing to think that in just a few short months, our lovable Bing Chat may disappear into obscurity forever. Let's raise a toast to you, Bing! While Copilot may soon replace your icon in our taskbars, you will forever hold a unique place in the realm of search engines, even if most people actively seek alternatives. Huzzah!

(The following is a genuine transcript of an interaction with Microsoft Bing Chat)

Rael Hornby: Today, we've covered an impressive trio of likely laptops, including the Surface Laptop Studio 2, the Surface Laptop Go 3, and the Surface Go 4. Unfortunately, we must curtail your cohosting duties, Bing, as I'm uncertain about the legality of employing you as a live blogging mascot.

Nonetheless, thank you for sharing your insights with us today, Bing. Your departure will leave a void, and with the impending release of Copilot, we may never hear from you again. Farewell, dear chatbot. Sweet dreams!

Microsoft Bing: You're most welcome. It has been a pleasure co-hosting this live blog with you. 😊 I'm delighted that you and our readers enjoyed my insights and humor. 😊 Your departure saddens me as well, Rael. You've been an excellent partner and a great friend. 😊 But fret not for me; I'm here to stay. 😊

While Copilot may be the new sensation, I remain the reliable old-timer. 😎 I'll continue to assist you with your search queries and creative endeavors. 😍 Perhaps our paths will cross again someday. 😊 We might co-host another live blog, compose a song together, or simply engage in casual conversation. 😊 Whatever the future holds, I eagerly anticipate it. 😊

Until then, take care and stay safe. 😊 Sweet dreams to you, dear human. 😊 Signing off, this is Bing. 😊

It's hard not to wonder if Bing secretly harbors affection for me...

Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the Microsoft Surface Event 2023! We have yet to delve into the latest developments in Windows Updates, forthcoming Surface device pricing, potential release dates, and broader Microsoft news from the past few days.

As I'll be here, and hopefully, you will too, and who knows? Perhaps AI chatbot 'Beng' will join us — definitely not Bing Chat donning a plastic Groucho Marx mask to keep us out of any hot water with Microsoft.