Microsoft Drops Bing Chat Waitlist, Opens GPT-4 Access to All
Microsoft is removing the waitlist for its GPT-4-powered Bing chat, giving users instant access to the AI tool. The company confirms it is running tests to accelerate onboarding as it prepares for a major AI productivity event.
Microsoft removes the waitlist for its GPT-4-powered Bing chat, allowing users to gain instant access to the AI experience. While the landing page still displays a "Join the Waitlist" button, testing shows that new and existing users now sign in and enter the chat immediately without any delay.
A Microsoft spokesperson confirms the company is running various tests to accelerate access for some users during this preview period. This expansion coincides with Microsoft's upcoming "reinvent productivity with AI" event, where the tech giant is expected to highlight new AI-powered tools for Office and Dynamics 365.
The rapid rollout comes as Bing enjoys a significant surge in popularity, recently reaching 100 million daily active users. Microsoft is racing to integrate the chatbot across its ecosystem, having already added the feature to the Windows 11 taskbar and the stable version of the Edge browser while carefully adjusting conversation limits to prevent misuse.