Microsoft has introduced Copilot AI responses in the Bing search engine, similar to Google’s approach. When you perform a search on Bing from any web browser, you will likely see AI-generated responses at the top of the results.
While web results are still available, the AI responses often push them down the list, which can be frustrating for users, especially since AI responses can sometimes be slow and inaccurate.
Can You Turn Off Copilot AI Responses on Bing?
Microsoft acknowledges that AI responses may not always meet user expectations and can lead users to consider alternative search engines. To address this, the company has provided an option to disable Copilot AI responses in Bing.
If you’re not a fan of seeing Copilot AI responses in Bing Search, follow these simple steps to turn them off.
How to Disable Copilot AI Responses on Bing (Desktop)
You can easily turn off Copilot AI responses on the Bing search engine when using a desktop. However, note that on mobile web browsers, you may not be able to disable all AI responses. Here’s how to do it on desktop:
1. Open the web browser you use to access Bing.
2. Go to the Bing search engine.
3. Enter a search term and wait for the AI responses to load.
4. Click the menu button in the top right corner of the screen.
5. Expand the “Copilot Settings” option in the Bing menu.
6. Toggle off the option for ‘Copilot response on result page.’
7. If you want to completely disable Copilot, also toggle off the ‘Scroll to open Copilot’ option.
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How to Disable Copilot AI Responses on Bing (Mobile)
Disabling Copilot AI responses on Bing in a mobile web browser involves slightly different steps. You need to access the Bing search page and adjust the settings in Edge Labs. Here’s how:
1. Open the mobile web browser you use to access Bing.
2. Navigate to the Bing search engine.
3. Tap the hamburger menu icon in the top left corner of the screen.
4. Expand the “Labs” section in the Bing menu.
5. Select “Off” for the option labeled “Chat response on result page.”
While these methods will help you turn off Copilot AI responses in Bing Search results, keep in mind that there will still be options to access the AI chatbot at the top of the search page, in the sidebar, and at the bottom.
This guide outlines how to disable Copilot AI responses in Bing Search. If AI-generated answers are not to your liking, consider turning off this feature completely. Learn More
