▲ 1388 ▼ DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search (techcrunch.com) submitted 5 months ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/technology@lemmy.world 223 comments fedilink hide all child comments 👍 1 EDIIT : Apparently, there is an issue with the warning request to disable the ad blocker I use Fennec F-Droid and Cromite, and I don't see this issue. to get around the adblocker warning, use this link. https://unwall.app/techcrunch.com/2026/05/26/duckduckgo-installs-are-up-30-as-users-reject-being-force-fed-googles-ai-search/
[–] pewgar_seemsimandroid@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 5 months ago (1 child) ecosia literally isn't greenwashing permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] 7101334@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago* It literally has an AI function lmao The environmental search engine has an environment-killing function that no one needs. They also partner with Google and Microsoft, both avid environment-murderers. But yeah sure bro, plant a few trees, that'll offset everything I'm sure. And their search results are powered by Bing, so it won't be any better than DDG anyway. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 7101334@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago* It literally has an AI function lmao The environmental search engine has an environment-killing function that no one needs. They also partner with Google and Microsoft, both avid environment-murderers. But yeah sure bro, plant a few trees, that'll offset everything I'm sure. And their search results are powered by Bing, so it won't be any better than DDG anyway. permalink fedilink source parent