What the Bing AI Search Choice Extension Does
The Bing AI Search Choice extension is a browser add-on for Chrome and Edge that lets you disable Bing Copilot answers so your search results show traditional web links without AI-generated summaries. Microsoft built it for people who prefer to turn off AI answers while still using Bing as their main search engine. Once installed, the extension adds a one-click control to switch Copilot-style results on or off, giving you a lower-AI search lane without leaving Bing. According to Microsoft’s Jordi Ribas, research shows that “not everyone wants to use AI for everything all the time,” so this tool aims to give users visible control over when AI responses appear. The extension is a preview, which means Microsoft is still testing how many searchers want this kind of AI toggle in their everyday browsing.
How to Install the Bing Search Extension in Chrome
To disable Bing Copilot in Chrome using the official Bing search extension, start by opening the Chrome Web Store page for Bing AI Search Choice. Click Add to Chrome, then confirm by choosing Add extension in the popup. After a brief download, Chrome will enable the extension and show its icon near the address bar. During setup, note that this Bing search extension does more than remove AI responses search users dislike: it also sets Bing as the default search engine and opens Bing on every new tab. If you accept that trade-off, the extension gives you a clear switch to turn off AI answers whenever you like. Once installed, pin the icon so it stays visible; that way you can quickly decide whether you want Copilot-style summaries or a classic list of links for each search session.
How to Install and Use the Extension in Microsoft Edge
In Microsoft Edge, you can disable Bing Copilot with the same Bing AI Search Choice extension from the Edge Add-ons store. Open the add-on page, click Get, then select Add extension when Edge asks for confirmation. The add-on will appear next to the address bar, giving you a toggle to turn off AI answers before or after you run a search. The Bing search extension in Edge also changes your default search behavior to Bing and may open Bing on new tabs, so expect both an AI toggle and a search placement change. When the extension is active and its control is set to disable, Bing’s Copilot-style answers disappear, leaving mainly standard blue links and familiar result snippets. If you change your mind, you can click the icon again to re-enable Copilot responses, switching between AI-rich and AI-light search views in a single click.
Turn Off AI Answers Per Search with the -ai Operator
If you prefer not to install another browser add-on, Bing offers a quick way to remove AI responses search by search: add the text -ai to your query. Type your normal keywords, then space, then -ai, for example: best budget laptops -ai. Bing treats this as a signal to disable Bing Copilot summaries for that one results page, so you see classic organic results without chat-style responses at the top. This lightweight option is useful if you usually accept AI answers but sometimes want a neutral, link-only view, or if you are testing how often you rely on Copilot. You do need to remember to include the -ai operator manually each time, but you avoid changing your default search engine or new-tab behavior. For many users, it is a practical compromise between AI assistance and traditional search control.
Why Microsoft Is Giving Users More Control
Bing’s new options to disable Bing Copilot mark a shift toward more flexible search experiences. Microsoft has spent years pushing AI features across Bing and Edge, yet the preview Bing search extension shows it is listening to people who prefer classic results. The tool lets users turn off AI answers while reinforcing Bing as the default search engine, so it balances user choice with Microsoft’s search growth goals. The company is also watching broader signals: Google is expanding AI-led search, while lower-AI options like DuckDuckGo have seen more interest from users looking for fewer generated responses. By combining a one-click extension with the -ai query operator, Microsoft offers a middle ground instead of an all-or-nothing AI approach. If enough people adopt these controls, the AI off switch could move from a preview extension into a permanent, built-in Bing setting.
