DuckDuckGo says installs surged after Google's AI search overhaul, hinting some users may want less AI in search.
Some users may be giving Google's AI search the bird, and DuckDuckGo is benefiting
By Alistair Barr
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DuckDuckGo says installs and AI-free search traffic surged after Google I/O as more users look for ways to avoid AI-heavy search…
Google-rival DuckDuckGo says U.S. installs jumped 30% as criticism of Alphabet Inc.'s AI search overhaul intensifies.
Many Search users still want an AI-free experience.
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