DuckDuckGo Now Has AI Summaries: Here's Why They're Better Than Google's
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Summary
Privacy-based search engine DuckDuckGo has introduced AI features including chatbots and search summaries whilst maintaining a privacy-first approach
The features are free, anonymised and optional, and are designed to benefit users whilst avoiding privacy risks such as tracking and training on user data
The search engine enables customisation of the user experience without demanding personal information, and gives options to switch off AI search summaries
The approach contrasts with that of Google, which has added AI elements to its searches including summaries, and faces criticism for the inability to switch these features off.
DuckDuckGo also gives users options to choose their preferred AI model, from a selection including OpenAI’s GPT-4o mini and Meta’s Lama 3.3.
