If you are getting the error message "Chat mode is only available when you have access to the new Bing" while trying to access Microsoft's chatbot, we can help.
With Bing AI, you can use ChatGPT 4 for free, which otherwise requires a $20 ChatGPT Plus subscription. However, you may encounter issues such as "New Bing looks like your network settings are preventing access to this feature" while conversing with the chatbot.
In this article, we will explore the common causes of the access issue in New Bing and also provide you with some potential solutions that can fix the issue.
What does "Chat mode is only available when you have access to the new Bing" mean?
"Chat mode is only available when you have access to the new Bing" error message means the chatbot is only accessed through the Microsoft Edge browser. Attempting to access Bing AI through Google Chrome or Firefox will result in this error.
Microsoft's decision to make the chatbot exclusive to the Edge browser could be seen as an attempt to attract more users to their browser and gain a competitive advantage in the browser market.
It remains to be seen how successful Microsoft's efforts will be in this regard. While the Bing AI chatbot is a compelling feature, users may be reluctant to switch to a new browser if they are already comfortable with their current one.
How to fix "Chat mode is only available when you have access to the new Bing"
To fix "Chat mode is only available when you have access to the new Bing", you need to switch to the Microsoft Edge browser.
If you are not comfortable installing the Edge browser only to use Bing AI, the best option To fix "Chat mode is only available when you have access to the new Bing" is to change the user agent of your default browser.
Alternatively, you can use an extension called "Bing for all browsers" to use Microsoft Bing AI Chat in your default web browser. You can find detailed instructions on how to install and use the extension here.