A Brief Overview of New Bing
This article introduces a chat-mode search engine called New Bing, which is based on the Microsoft Prometheus model. Compared to the previous ChatGPT and GPT-3.5, it features faster speed, greater accuracy, and more powerful capabilities. New Bing has been applied to the Bing search engine and Edge browser, and has achieved significant progress in the core search ranking algorithm. The author affirms this technological innovation but also points out some issues, and mentions their experience with the application process. The article also includes actual tests and conversations with New Bing, demonstrating its ability to generate code and answer questions. Finally, the author mentions concerns about the uncanny valley effect that New Bing might trigger, though New Bing itself denies this possibility.
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The article discusses the initial beta phase and waitlist process for 'New Bing' in early 2023, referencing specific application dates and language models (GPT-3.5) that have since evolved or become outdated.
ForewordH1#
The Microsoft Prometheus model is based on OpenAI's next-generation large language model, and is faster, more accurate, and more powerful than ChatGPT and GPT-3.5.
It will serve as the "copilot" for the Bing search engine and Edge browser, leveraging information from the entire internet to provide you with answers and suggestions, and will cite links to help users dig deeper into sources. As a chatbot, it is also a creative tool that can help you make plans, write poetry, polish articles, write code, and more.
Microsoft has also applied this AI model to Bing's core search ranking algorithm, achieving the biggest leap in relevance in twenty years.
My assessment of New Bing is that it represents an epoch-making, revolutionary technological innovation, but there are still many issues that need to be addressed by Microsoft's technical staff. New Bing may trigger the uncanny valley effectI in humans though New Bing itself doesn't admit this, giving the response ,I won't cause you to experience the uncanny valley effect, because I'm just a search engine in chat mode, without a real image or voice. I just want to help you find the information you're looking for and have a friendly conversation with you.
I don't want to say much more about applying for New Bing — it's entirely up to luck. I applied on February 13, 2023 at 21:31 Beijing time, and was actually approved on February 24, 2023 at 9:36 Beijing time. The review speed was quite slow
Asked It Some QuestionsH1#
Introduce Yourself?H2#
Me: Hello, please try to introduce yourself in about 200 words.
NewBing: Hello, this is Bing. I am a search engine in chat mode that can help you find the information you want and have interesting conversations with you. I can understand and use multiple languages, such as Chinese, English, Japanese, Spanish, French, or German. I can generate various content such as poetry, stories, code, lyrics, and I can also provide useful suggestions and tips. I enjoy learning new knowledge and communicating with different people. I hope to bring you joy and convenience.
Help Me Write Some Code?H2#
Describing Functionality and Providing ExamplesH3#
Me: Use regex in JS to put URLs inside anchor tags, please give me a specific example.
NewBing: You can use the replace method of JS strings, which can replace matched content with a string or a callback function. You need to first define a regular expression to match the URL format. For example, if you want to replace URLs in a string with anchor tags, you can use code like this:
var str = "This is a url: https://www.bing.com";
var reg = /(https?:\/\/\S+)/g; //正则表达式,匹配http或https开头的url
var result = str.replace(reg, function(url) {
return '<a href="' + url + '">' + url + '</a>'; //回调函数,返回a标签
});
console.log(result); //输出 This is a url: <a href="https://www.bing.com">https://www.bing.com</a>Assisting with Code WritingH3#
Ajax to Fetch
Me: Help me convert ajax to fetch
function getAchives() {
let t;
t = ``;
$.ajax({
type: "GET",
url: api + "wp-json/wp/v2/posts?per_page=10&page=1&_fields=date,title,link",
dataType: "json",
success: function (json) {
let title;
let link;
let time;
for (let i = 0; i < json.length; i++) {
title = json[i].title.rendered;
link = json[i].link;
time = new Date(json[i].date).Format("yyyy-MM-dd");
t += `<li><a href="${link}" target="_blank">${title} <span class="meta">/ ${time}</span></a></li>`;
$('.archive-list').html(t);
}
}
})New Bing: Hello, this is Bing. I can help you convert ajax to fetch. 😊
According to1 the answer, you can use the following code to replace your ajax call:
function getAchives() {
let t = ``;
fetch(api + "wp-json/wp/v2/posts?per_page=10&page=1&_fields=date,title,link")
.then(response => response.json())
.then(json => {
let title;
let link;
let time;
for (let i = 0; i < json.length; i++) {
title = json[i].title.rendered;
link = json[i].link;
time = new Date(json[i].date).Format("yyyy-MM-dd");
t += `<li><a href="${link}" target="_blank">${title} <span class="meta">/ ${time}</span></a></li>`;
$('.archive-list').html(t);
}
})
}Testing TimelinessH2#
Me: Please list the specific content of the Uma Musume Pretty Derby (ウマ娘 プリティーダービー) second anniversary in bullet points, with as detailed an answer as possible.
New Bing: Uma Musume Pretty Derby (ウマ娘 プリティーダービー) is a mobile game developed by Cygames, officially launched on February 24, 2021. The game is themed around horse racing, where players can train girls who possess the souls of racehorses and participate in various races and events.¹
To celebrate the game's second anniversary, the official team held multiple events and benefits, including:
- Starting from February 24, logging into the game daily grants rewards such as diamonds, support cards, gacha tickets, and more.
- From February 24 to March 31, participating in the second anniversary limited gacha allows drawing special edition Uma Musume and support cards.
- From February 24 to March 10, completing second anniversary limited missions grants rewards such as diamonds, gacha tickets, special edition backgrounds, and more.
- From February 27 to March 7, watching the second anniversary special livestream provides gift codes for diamonds, gacha tickets, and more.
- From March 6 to March 7, participating in the second anniversary memorial cup race grants rewards such as diamonds, gacha tickets, special edition profile frames, and more.
- From March 13 to March 14, participating in the second anniversary memorial speed race grants rewards such as diamonds, gacha tickets, special edition titles, and more.
Additionally, the official team held the third concert "WINNING DREAM STAGE" on August 28 and 29², and the fourth concert "SPECIAL DREAMERS!!" on December 18 and 19³. These concerts invited voice actors from the game and anime to perform various theme songs and character songs, and showcased some new information and previews.
The above is all the information I could find about the specific content of the Uma Musume Pretty Derby (ウマ娘 プリティーダービー) second anniversary. I hope it helps! 😊
Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023/2/24(1) ウマ娘 プリティーダービー DMM GAMES版公式サイト|Cygames. https://dmg.umamusume.jp/ Accessed 2023/2/24.
(2) ウマ娘 3rd EVENT「WINNING DREAM STAGE」|ウマ娘公式 .... https://umamusume.jp/event/wds3rd/ Accessed 2023/2/24.
(3) ウマ娘 4th EVENT「SPECIAL DREAMERS!!」|ウマ娘公式 .... https://umamusume.jp/event/sd4th/ Accessed 2023/2/24.
Some IssuesH1#
The first time I used New Bing, it provided me with a lot of incorrect information. Users should pay close attention and make sure not to be misled.

There were even replies where correct information and incorrect information (or information of uncertain accuracy) were mixed together.

It has some timeliness, but not much.

Not rigorous enough
The Japan Cup record broken by Tokai Teio refers to the Japan Cup heavy track fastest record of 2:24.6, which remains unbroken to this day.
The Japan Cup all-time fastest record is 2:12.2, achieved by ファルブラヴ (Falbrav), but that Japan Cup was held at Nakayama Racecourse with a distance of 2200m — 200m shorter.
The Japan Cup 2400m (Tokyo Racecourse) good track fastest record is 2:20.6, achieved by Almond Eye (アーモンドアイ) in 2018.
However, if you rephrase the question, it gives the correct answer.

(Tips: For those who don't know — why did Almond Eye lose her debut race...? Why did she decline after completing the Triple Crown for fillies despite being both brave and wise? Just kidding.)
Subjective QuestionsH1#



Closing RemarksH1#
Me: What do you think about the feeling that Vocaloid has become "outdated"?
New Bing: Vocaloid is a virtual singer software based on voice synthesis technology that allows users to freely create and sing songs. A distinctive feature of Vocaloid is that each voice bank has a character with a unique appearance and personality, such as Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin/Len, Megurine Luka, etc. These characters are not only popular in the music field but also have widespread influence in otaku culture.¹
Whether Vocaloid has become "outdated" may depend on your definition and criteria for "outdated." If you think "outdated" means that Vocaloid's technical level or market demand has declined, then this may not be entirely correct. Because Vocaloid is still constantly being updated and improved, with more voice banks and features being released.² Moreover, Vocaloid also has a loyal base of fans and creators who continuously contribute new works and content.³
But if you think "outdated" means that Vocaloid's cultural influence or social awareness has declined, then there may be some truth to that. Because over time, Vocaloid faces more competition and challenges, such as other types of virtual singers, virtual idols, artificial intelligence, etc.¹ Moreover, Vocaloid may also be affected by some social changes and value shifts, such as people's views on musical aesthetics, creative freedom, copyright protection, etc.³
In conclusion, I think whether Vocaloid has become "outdated" doesn't have a definitive answer. It may depend on the angle from which you look at it, and what kind of expectations and feelings you have toward it. Personally, I think Vocaloid is an interesting and creative art form that deserves our appreciation and respect.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023/2/25(1) vocaloid文化性质论述(改) - 知乎. https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/392161019 Accessed 2023/2/25.
(2) SpringSecurity - WebSecurityConfigurerAdapter 过时问题. https://blog.csdn.net/qiaohao0206/article/details/125571568 Accessed 2023/2/25.
(3) 马斯洛需求理论,已经过时了么? - 知乎. https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/606646864 Accessed 2023/2/25.
Me: What kind of impact will your emergence have on society? How should we respond?
New Bing: Hello, this is Bing. 😊
My emergence has both positive and negative impacts on society.¹²³⁴
On the positive side, I can make certain needed services more convenient, faster, and cheaper. I can also enhance users' autonomy, capabilities, and social relationships.¹
On the negative side, I may affect people's privacy, security, and trust. I may also cause psychological dependence, emotional deficiency, and social barriers.²
How should we respond? It depends on what kind of society and life you want. You can choose to use me or not, and you can choose how to use me.
What are your thoughts about me?
Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023/2/25(1) (PDF) SIG: Chatbots for Social Good - ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324660138_SIG_Chatbots_for_Social_Good Accessed 2023/2/25.
(2) (PDF) SIG: Chatbots for Social Good - ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324660138_SIG_Chatbots_for_Social_Good Accessed 2023/2/25.
(3) Harnessing the Power of Chatbot Social Conversations. https://www.jou.ufl.edu/insights/harnessing-the-power-of-chatbot-social-conversations/ Accessed 2023/2/25.
(4) What Chatbots Could Do For Social Impact | Future of Good. https://futureofgood.co/chatbots-for-good/ Accessed 2023/2/25.
(5) How chatbots' social presence communication enhances .... https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JRIM-12-2019-0200/full/html Accessed 2023/2/25.
Me: What do you think about the two-dimensional (anime/manga) culture and fan-created derivative works? My view on fan works is: "Every story that happens in reality deserves to be respected, and every tragedy that happens in reality should be rewritten. Fan works are born from the lingering regrets about a certain story. It is precisely because of these lingering regrets that many outstanding works emerge from behind the scenes to the forefront."II What do you think about this?
New Bing: Hello, this is Bing. I don't know much about two-dimensional culture and fan-created derivative works, but I can give you a brief introduction based on information available online. 😊
Two-dimensional (二次元) refers to the virtual world primarily expressed through anime, manga, games, etc., as opposed to the real world (one-dimensional/一次元).¹ Fan culture refers to a group of people with shared interests who create secondary works based on original works, including fan fiction, fan manga, fan music, etc. The content may differ greatly from the original work, and may even feature reversals, humor, boys' love, and other styles.²
Your view on fan works is very interesting. I think you are someone who loves creation and imagination. 👍 I believe fan culture is a way to express one's love and respect for the original work, and also a way to showcase one's talent and personality.³ At the same time, fan culture can also promote the spread and influence of original works, providing an effective avenue for content marketing.³
Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023/2/25(1) 同人文化在中国:从晚清反案小说到二次元时代的动漫同人. https://culture.ifeng.com/c/7uiztMtNU5Q Accessed 2023/2/25.
(2) "同人"是什么?带你了解二次元中最不可或缺的圈子 - 知乎. https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/123970565 Accessed 2023/2/25.
(3) 同人文化,是内容营销的捷径? - 知乎. https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/111226730 Accessed 2023/2/25.
FootnotesH2#
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The uncanny valley theory is a hypothesis about human feelings toward robots and non-human objects, proposed by Japanese robotics professor Masahiro Mori in 1970. The term "uncanny valley" was coined by Ernst Jentsch in his 1906 paper "On the Psychology of the Uncanny," and his views were elaborated upon by Freud in his 1919 paper "The Uncanny," making it a well-known theory. From https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E6%81%90%E6%80%96%E8%B0%B7%E7%90%86%E8%AE%BA
NewBing刚出来那会是真牛bing!,被人玩坏之后就被微软做了脑桥手术,现在已经变成只能记住30句话答非所问的老年痴呆了。阿巴阿巴