Microsoft Gives Chrome and Edge Users the Option to Choose AI in Bing Search
Microsoft has released a preview extension for Chrome and Edge that allows users to enable or disable AI-generated responses in Bing. An alternative is using the "-ai" operator in each query.
The Microsoft Bing AI Search Choice extension adds a toggle to the browser for managing responses generated by artificial intelligence. The selected setting is saved for all subsequent Bing search queries, so there is no need to change it each time.
The company explained its decision based on the results of its own research: some users prefer concise AI-generated summaries, while others want to independently review results, compare sources, and draw conclusions. The extension is currently available in a preview version for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
Upon installation, Bing automatically becomes the default search engine in the browser. This may be inconvenient for users who only want to disable AI responses without changing their general search settings.
Without the extension, users can add the "-ai" operator to their query. For example, the query "best laptops 2026 -ai" should display traditional results without AI-generated responses. However, the operator must be re-entered with each search.
The article also notes that a similar permanent toggle could be placed directly in Bing’s settings or on the search results page.
