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Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing

Microsoft is baking ChatGPT-like technology into its search engine Bing,     1     (transform) an Internet service that lags far behind Google into a new way of communicating with AI.

Though the new version is now limited to desktops and has no interface for smartphones,     2     most people now access the Internet, Mehdi, a Microsoft executive, has said that the technology will scale to millions of users in coming weeks and come to the smartphone apps.

The improvement may give the software giant a cutting edge     3     other tech companies in capitalizing on the worldwide excitement surrounding ChatGPT, a tool that     4     (awaken) millions of people to the possibilities of the newest AI technology in the past few weeks.

Aside from it, Microsoft is also integrating the chatbot technology into its Edge browser. “Think of it as faster, more accurate, more powerful technology     5     (tune) for search queries”, said Mehdi.

The shift to making search engines more conversational — able to confidently answer questions     6     offer links to other websites — could change the advertising-fueled search business, but also poses risks if the AI systems don’t get their facts right. Their opaqueness (不透明性) also makes it hard to source back to the original human-made images and texts,     7     the new Bing includes notes that reference the source data.

“Bing is powered by AI, so surprises and mistakes are possible. Make sure to check the facts.” is a message that appears at the bottom of the preview version of Bing’s new homepage. As an example of how it works, Mehdi     8     (quiz) it on 1990s-era rap, showing its ability to distinguish between the song “Jump” and “Jump Around”. He also used it to show how it could plan a vacation or help with shopping.

Google has been cautious about such moves. But in response to pressure due to ChatGPT’s popularity, Google announced on Monday a new conversational service named Bard that will be available to a group of “trusted testers” before     9     (release) globally this year.

Chinese tech giant Baidu also announced a similar search chatbot coming later this year. Other tech rivals such as Meta and Amazon have been researching similar technology, but Microsoft’s latest moves aim to position     10     at the center of the ChatGPT zeitgeist (时代潮流).

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    1     internet technology expanding every day, it is hard to keep up with the innovative software that keeps popping up on a regular basis.     2     Bitcoin was first introduced in 2009, it is still a relatively new player in the online payment system. What makes this internet payment network so special is its     3     (unique). It makes it possible to transfer Bitcoin currency from one peer to another quickly and effectively. The processing fees are very low and you can make worldwide payments in minutes.

Bitcoin is a digital currency that is bought, sold and transferred between fellow     4     (use) of the same payment network. The process begins when the prospective member downloads the software to their computer or phone. Once you     5     (complete) this process you will receive a Bitcoin address. The address is used to send you payments for goods or services rendered. This currency can also     6     (buy) on a market exchange. You can sell your bitcoins at this exchange as well. The unique thing about this payment network is that the currency is decentralized. It is not owned or controlled by any bank or     7     (finance) institution. It is not insured by the FDIC. It is open to anyone that wants to become a member. More and more merchants     8     (accept) this digital currency for their goods or services. There is no risk and the encryption process is very effective.

The following shows how the bitcoin works. You install a wallet on your computer or phone. You receive your new IP address. Then you begin accumulating bitcoins through purchase or transactions. All transactions on the payment network are stored in a Block Chain, which is nothing more than a     9     (share) public ledger. Bitcoins are transferred instantly and is verified mathematically by the network. Currency is transferred from one wallet to another quickly, safely, and securely. The Bitcoin mining process is     10     the transactions are constantly stored in the block chain and then verified by the computer.

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Nowadays more and more children have access     1     the Internet.     2     (surf) online has both     3     (benefit) and disadvantages.

Now     4     the Internet is a good information source, children can get to know the world outside. Besides, they always surf online     5     (chat) with friends and read essays. They can even click the mouse, knock on the keyboard and do their homework through the Internet.

However, what is     6     (embarrass) is that it also has disadvantages. There are too many games     7     (design) for children. Some children play games     8     frequently that they can’t concentrate on their studies. Some even surf on some websites     9     (contain) unhealthy news and pictures.

Every coin     10     (have) two sides. What matters much is how you make use of it.

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Avatars are digital     1     (image) that you use to represent yourself online. The first simple avatars appeared in role-playing computer games in the 1980s and by the late 1990s they     2     (use )in online chats. People started     3     (create) their own avatars that didn't look or act like their real selves. Avatars let you express     4     (you) and they give you lots of room for creativity. Most people create avatars     5     have similar features to their personalities and that look more or less like them and act like them. In most web chats, people can choose an avatar     6     a selection of ready-made images, or create     7     (free) their own images. But the use of avatars has also caused a few concerns. Some users are     8     (worry) that they are spending so much time in virtual worlds that they are becoming afraid of meeting people in the real world. The use of several avatars can also be     9     risk, as people can use avatars     10     (cheat) others online. However, many people see avatars in a more positive light