Talking to the Web – Microsoft’s Bing.

Here’s how I use Bing in conversation mode:

1. Install Microsoft’s Bing browser – click here: Bing
2. I go to the Bing website (https://www.bing.com/).
3. In the search bar at the top of the page, I type my question or query.
4. I press Enter or click the search button.
5. A chat window opens with an answer to my question.
6. I can continue the conversation by asking other questions or requesting clarification.

Now, I can get answers to all of my questions, whether it’s general information, travel advice, recipes, or any other topic that interests me. And I don’t have to be an AI/Chat GPT expert. That’s why I highly recommend trying Bing for your searches.

Here’s an example :

Me : What are things to do in Quebec city in july 2023

Bing :

Here are some ideas for things to do in Quebec City in July 2023:

• KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples: This annual free meeting allows you to discover Indigenous culture in Quebec City. You will be able to meet the ten First Nations and Inuit living in the province and learn more about what it means to be Indigenous in modern-day Quebec. On the program: discussions on current issues, workshops on various traditions, demonstrations by artisans and tastings of Indigenous cuisine¹.
• Les Passages Insolites: This temporary art exhibition invites you to discover unusual and surprising works of art scattered throughout the different neighborhoods of the city¹.
• Wendake International Pow-Wow: Attend high-level dance competitions between First Nations from here and elsewhere, in traditional costume. Handicraft making workshops, various traditional know-how demonstrations and authentic First Nations food tastings are also part of the program¹.
• Festival d’été de Québec: Canada’s largest outdoor music event, Festival d’été de Québec, presents a string of international superstars along with top new talents. Enjoy 300 shows and 1,000 artists! The 2023 lineup includes Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Lana Del Rey, Weezer, Green Day, Pitbull and many more¹.
• Québec Opera Festival: Two weeks of pure summer wonderment, accompanied by creators and exceptional lyric artists, in a profusion of events that showcase international and Québec artists of today and tomorrow¹.

These events are just a few examples of the many activities offered in Quebec City in July. You can also visit the city’s historical and cultural sites such as Château Frontenac, Citadelle de Québec and Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.

Me : remove stuff that happens after 18:00 and add sports events

Bing :

Here is an updated list of things to do in Quebec City in July 2023 that take place before 6:00 PM and include sports events:

• KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples: This annual free meeting allows you to discover Indigenous culture in Quebec City. You will be able to meet the ten First Nations and Inuit living in the province and learn more about what it means to be Indigenous in modern-day Quebec. On the program: discussions on current issues, workshops on various traditions, demonstrations by artisans and tastings of Indigenous cuisine¹.
• Les Passages Insolites: This temporary art exhibition invites you to discover unusual and surprising works of art scattered throughout the different neighborhoods of the city¹.
• Wendake International Pow-Wow: Attend high-level dance competitions between First Nations from here and elsewhere, in traditional costume. Handicraft making workshops, various traditional know-how demonstrations and authentic First Nations food tastings are also part of the program¹.

Unfortunately, I did not find any specific sports events taking place in Quebec City in July 2023 in my search results. However, you can still enjoy the many sports activities offered in the city, such as hiking, cycling, kayaking and many others.

Luc Pâquet