Microsoft Earnings Review: Bing Is Changing The Game

Summary:

  • Microsoft’s search momentum is outpacing Google, with Bing gaining share for the tenth consecutive quarter.
  • Bing’s integration of generative AI and chatbot functions is helping to differentiate it from Google search, allowing them to serve people in their leisure, like on Meta platforms.
  • Microsoft’s traction with AI-powered advertising solutions and Azure AI services is driving growth in search advertising revenue and cloud-based search on Bing.

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