Bing adds “-ai” search option to exclude AI features
A separate Microsoft browser extension lets Chrome and Edge users switch between AI-enhanced searches and traditional results.
Bing users can now append “-ai” to a search query to request results without AI features. Microsoft has also unveiled a browser add-on for people who want to control whether AI summaries appear in their searches.
Called Microsoft Bing AI Search Choice, the extension is compatible with Chrome and Edge. It provides a switch between traditional search results and an AI-powered experience. When the no-AI option is selected, Bing’s results should be free of its AI features, rather than simply displaying fewer summaries.
The query operator offers an alternative that requires no extension. Browser settings also allow users to configure a custom search engine that automatically adds “-ai,” avoiding the need to enter it with every search.
Microsoft says it is proud of the AI experience being developed for Bing, while acknowledging that some users prefer to search without AI-generated answers.
