Microsoft releases Bing AI answer toggle extension
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Microsoft has released a Bing browser extension (version 1.0.0.3) that lets users choose via a toggle whether AI-generated answers appear in Bing search results. The extension is provided by Microsoft Corporation, is 9.39KiB in size, and supports English only. After installation, it sets Bing as the default search engine and opens Bing in every new tab; the toggle preference set by the user is automatically applied to all searches.
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A Microsoft Corporation browser extension, version 1.0.0.3 and last updated June 6, 2026, lets users toggle whether AI-generated answers appear in Bing results, and also sets Bing as the default search provider and opens Bing on every new tab. The listing states preferences apply automatically across searches and that the developer has declared data is not sold to third parties or used for purposes unrelated to core functionality.
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