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How to Use Bing AI Search in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari

Microsoft’s Bing became the first major search engine to introduce AI functionalities. But a limitation bugging users is that you can only use the new AI search exclusively on Microsoft Edge. Even though Edge has improved a lot over the past years, people still prefer to use the browser they are most familiar with. So if you wish to use Bing AI Search and Chat in your preferred web browser, stay tuned as we show you how to do the same in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Use Bing AI Search in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari

How to Use Bing AI Search in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari

At the moment, it seems like Microsoft doesn’t have plans to introduce Bing AI search on another web browser. This is because it motivates more users to try out Edge and also gives them the incentive to continue using it.

But there are workarounds to help you access the Bing AI chatbot on other web browsers. Just make sure you fulfill the following prerequisites first.


Prerequisites:

  • Join the Bing AI Waitlist.
  • Access to Bing AI Search on Microsoft Edge.

Now we can move on to how to use Bing AI on other web browsers. Let us take a look at the steps for each web browser individually.

Use Bing AI Search in Google Chrome

Even though Chrome is also based on Chromium, the same as Microsoft Edge, there is no straightforward method to use AI features in Bing search. But developers have already come up with an extension that lets you enjoy Bing AI on Google Chrome. Here is how it works.

Step 1: Download the Bing Chat for All Browsers extension from Chrome Web Store.

Use Bing AI Search in Chrome

Step 2: Visit bing.com on Chrome.

Step 3: Sign in to the Microsoft account that you have used to join the waitlist.

Step 4: Once signed in, use the text box to search for something.

Step 5: Click on the Chat option, as shown below.

Use Bing AI Search in Chrome

This will take you to the Bing AI chat section where you can interact and ask queries to Bing’s new AI chatbot.

Use Bing AI Search in Mozilla Firefox

Like Chrome, Bing Chat for All Browsers is also available as an add-on in Firefox. One thing to remember is that the extension will not help you jump the queue on the waitlist. With all that said, below are the steps to use Bing AI search on Firefox.

Step 1: Download the Bing Chat for All Browsers extension from Firefox Add-ons.

Step 2: Head to bing.com and sign in to the Microsoft account.

Step 3: Type a query and search for it on Bing.

Step 4: Select the Chat option on the results page.

Now you can use the Chat features that are available with Bing search.

Use Bing AI Search in Safari on Mac

There is no way to access Bing AI on Safari besides the official method and waiting on Microsoft to make it available for the browser. As an alternative, you can use Edge, but if you strictly prefer using Safari, here are a couple of tips that can help you access the Bing AI faster on Safari.

Step 1: Download the Microsoft Bing for Safari extension from the Mac App Store.

Use Bing AI Search in Safari

Step 2: Open Safari and click on the Safari menu in the status bar above.

Step 3: Go to Preferences… 

Step 4: Click on the Search tab.

Step 5: Next, click on the box next to the Search engine.

Step 6: From the list of search engines, choose Bing.

Now you just have to wait and keep trying Bing till you get access to use the AI features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why Bing AI Chat is Limited to Microsoft Edge?

Since both Edge and Bing are products of Microsoft, it wants to create exclusivity for the time being. We might see Bing AI Chat feature rolling out to other web browsers later down the line.

Q. How Do I Set Bing as Default Search on Google Chrome?

To set Bing as the default search provider, go to Settings > Search Engine > Search engine used in the address bar > Bing.

Q. How Can I Get Faster Access to Bing AI Search?

No method ensures faster access to Bing’s new AI search. The current estimated wait time is two weeks after joining the waitlist. But Edge users will be the first ones to use Bing AI search.

Q. Can I Use Bing AI Search on Firefox without Extension?

No. even if you have access to use Bing AI search on Edge, you still cannot use it on other web browsers, including Firefox, without the Bing Chat for All browsers extension.

Wrapping Up

This brings us to the end of this article. I hope Microsoft brings the AI prowess of Bing to other web browsers soon. But till then, you can use the method above to try out the new Bing AI search. Do let us know if you have any queries related to the article, and stay tuned on BrowserToUse for more such articles and How-Tos.

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