Google-rival DuckDuckGo says U.S. installs jumped 30% as criticism of Alphabet Inc.'s AI search overhaul intensifies.

DuckDuckGo says installs and AI-free search traffic surged after Google I/O as more users look for ways to avoid AI-heavy search experiences.

Following Google I/O, DuckDuckGo says it has seen a notable and sustained surge in U.S. users, including a sharp jump in iPhone app installs.