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Microsoft thinks AI can beat Google at search — CEO Satya Nadella explains why

Feb 8, 2023

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft and a leader in cloud computing and AI, discusses the bold integration of OpenAI technology into Bing and Edge. He outlines how this partnership could revolutionize search by shifting from traditional methods to more intuitive 'answer engines.' Nadella also delves into the ethical implications of AI-generated content and its potential impact on creativity and knowledge work. With these innovations, Microsoft aims to challenge Google’s dominance and redefine productivity in the search landscape.

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Microsoft partners with OpenAI to power Bing search engine with AI-generated answers and chat functionality, aiming to compete with Google and offer innovative features.

Microsoft emphasizes safety, responsible AI practices, and collaboration with publishers, focusing on incorporating human judgment and feedback to enhance search relevance and drive traffic back to publishers.

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Microsoft partners with OpenAI to power the next version of Bing search engine

Microsoft CEO Sachin Adela announced the new version of Bing search engine, powered by OpenAI, with features like chat and AI-generated answers. The partnership with OpenAI spans four years and involves specialized infrastructure built on Azure. Safety and responsible AI practices are a priority, with a focus on incorporating human judgment and feedback. Microsoft aims to expand the search category and compete with dominant player Google by offering innovative features and improved results.

Microsoft‘s CEO on The Economics of Search With ChatGPT

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Microsoft's Decision to Stick with the Bing Brand

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Intro

2min

AI Transformation in Search Technology

9min

The Impact of AI on Originality and Knowledge Work

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Navigating Search: Microsoft's Edge in the AI Landscape

9min

Branding and Innovation in a Competitive Market

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I’m coming to you from Microsoft’s campus in Redmond, where just a few hours ago, Microsoft announced that the next version of the Bing search engine would be powered by OpenAI, the company that makes ChatGPT. There’s also a new version of the Edge web browser with OpenAI chat tech in a window that can help you browse and understand web pages.

The in-depth presentation showed how OpenAI running in Bing and Edge could radically increase your productivity. They demo’d it making a travel itinerary, posting to LinkedIn, and rewriting code to work in a different programming language.

After the presentation, I was able to get some time with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Nadella has been very bullish on AI. He’s previously talked about AI as the next major computing platform. I wanted to talk about this next step in AI, the partnership with OpenAI, and why he thought now was the best time to go after Google search.

This is a short interview, but it’s a good one. Okay, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. Here we go.

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Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Today's episode was produced by Creighton DeSimone, Jackie McDermott, Vjeran Pavic and Becca Farsace and it was edited by Callie Wright.

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