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  • Microsoft Open-Sources Industry-Leading Embedding Model

    Harrier is a new embedding model series designed for the demands of modern AI systems. It is our latest open-source text embedding model series, delivering state-of-the-art performance and ranking 1st on the multilingual MTEB-v2 benchmark. This result reflects Microsoft’s sustained commitment to improve grounding quality through advances in embedding models.
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  • Elevating the Role of Grounding on the AI Web

    At Microsoft, we’ve been steadily advancing grounding technology for a while, building on decades of operating large‑scale search and information systems through Bing and focusing on scale, reliability, and trust. And today, Microsoft grounding powers nearly every major AI assistant in the market. While much of our work happens behind the scenes, it plays an essential and profound ...
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  • Introducing AI Performance in Bing Webmaster Tools Public Preview

    Now in public preview, AI Performance in Bing Webmaster Tools shows when your site is cited in AI‑generated answers across Microsoft Copilot, AI‑generated summaries in Bing, and select partner integrations. See which URLs are referenced and how citation activity changes over time.
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  • Does Duplicate Content Hurt SEO and AI Search Visibility?

    Duplicate content quietly drains your search visibility. When multiple versions of a page blur signals and dilute authority, search engines may surface outdated or unintended URLs. Learn how duplicates form, why they hurt SEO and AI search results, and how canonical tags and IndexNow help restore clarity and control.
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  • How AI Search Is Changing the Way Conversions are Measured 

    AI search is reshaping how people make decisions, and the path to conversion no longer starts with a click. This article shows how publishers, SEOs, and content owners can understand shifting user behavior inside AI experiences and use those insights to strengthen visibility, trust, and meaningful outcomes.
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  • Bing Introduces Support for the data-nosnippet HTML Attribute

    Take control of how your content appears in Bing Search and AI answers. The new data-nosnippet HTML attribute lets you hide selected sections such as paywalled, promotional, or experimental content without affecting visibility or ranking. Learn how to balance visibility and protection in Bing-powered experiences.
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  • Introducing the New Bing Places for Business: Built for Business Owners, Powered by Research

    Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the new Bing Places for Business experience —an evolution shaped by deep user research, thoughtful design, and a commitment to help business owners thrive in local search. Bing Places for Business is a free online platform where businesses can create and manage their listings to appear in Bing search results and Bing Maps, making them more visible to potential customers.
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