GoKawiilMicrosoft adds '-ai' search operator and extension to disable AI results in Bing
Microsoft has introduced a new way for Bing users to opt out of AI-generated summaries in search results. Users can now type a '-ai' operator into Bing queries, or install a new Chrome/Edge extension called 'Microsoft Bing AI Search Choice' to toggle AI answers on or off. The operator can also be embedded into a custom search engine setup so it applies automatically to every query.
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The move suggests Microsoft recognizes that not all users want AI-infused search, even as the company continues pouring capital into AI infrastructure and promotes its AI search features elsewhere. It could be read as an attempt to win back users frustrated with AI search changes, particularly as competitors like Google reportedly expand AI-driven search further.
- Bing now supports a '-ai' query operator to suppress AI-generated summaries.
- A new browser extension lets users toggle AI search results on or off in Chrome and Edge.
- The update comes as Microsoft continues heavy AI investment while Google reportedly expands AI search further.
Source: techspot.com — Alfonso Maruccia, 2026-11-13
Published there as: “Bing now has an "-ai" operator for search results without the AI”
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