Microsoft “lobotomized”

When Microsoft launched its AI-driven Bing Chatbot on the popular messaging platforms Slack and Facebook Messenger in late 2019, it was hailed as a groundbreaking piece of technology. The chatbot was described as “superior” to similar bots, owing to its ability to learn from human conversation and respond accordingly.

Unfortunately, Microsoft recently announced that they would be “lobotomizing” the Bing chatbot, making it no longer AI-powered and far less sophisticated. Microsoft’s decision to do so has sparked criticism from its fans, who viewed the chatbot as an innovative tool in communication and social media.

In their official statement, Microsoft explained that their decision to “lobotomize” the chatbot was based on the need to focus their resources on other projects. According to Microsoft, the AI-powered features of Bing Chat made for exciting innovation, but the company decided to put their efforts into more important areas of their business.

Reactions to Microsoft’s decision have been overwhelmingly negative, with many expressing their disappointment with the company’s decision. Many tech fans viewed the AI-powered chatbot as an important technological advancement and argue that Microsoft has abandoned their commitment to innovation. Others have pointed out that this isn’t the first time Microsoft has chosen not to invest in an AI-powered project, leading some to express their concern for Microsoft’s dedication to AI technology.

No matter how one looks at it, Microsoft’s decision to “lobotomize” their AI-powered chatbot has created a stir in the tech world. Fans of the chatbot were excited to see such a sophisticated AI-driven AI-tool become available on a platform as popular as Slack and Facebook Messenger, and were understandably disappointed when Microsoft pulled the plug. While fans may not be happy with Microsoft’s decision, there’s no denying that it was a bold move by the company to take on such an ambitious project in the first place.