This blog post introduces the Semantic Telemetry project at Microsoft Research, which uses a data science approach to analyze how people interact with AI systems, specifically focusing on Copilot in Bing usage. It discusses the complexity of human-AI interactions and how they differ from traditional search.
- Topics: Copilot in Bing chats were analyzed for topic categorization. Technology (21%) was the most common topic, followed by Entertainment (12.8%), Health (11%), and others. Within technology, programming and scripting were prominent subtopics.
- Platform Differences: Mobile users tend to use Copilot for personal tasks, while desktop users engage in more professional activities.
The article discusses the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and search engines, exploring two themes: Search4LLM, which focuses on enhancing LLMs using search engines, and LLM4Search, which looks at improving search engines with LLMs.
