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Sick of fake AI pics? DuckDuckGo’s new filter lets you hide AI images for good
DuckDuckGo has introduced a new feature allowing users to filter out AI-generated images from their search results. This update addresses user concerns about the increasing prevalence of AI-generated content hindering their ability to find authentic images. The filter utilizes open-source blocklists to significantly reduce, though not entirely eliminate, AI-generated images, with plans for future enhancements.
Google must sell Chrome to restore competition in online search, DOJ argues
The US Department of Justice proposed Google to sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with rivals, and potentially sell Android to end its online search monopoly. These measures, deemed necessary to restore competition, are scheduled for trial in April. Google criticised the proposals as government overreach that could harm consumers and innovation.
Google faces call from DuckDuckGo for new EU probes into tech rule compliance
Privacy-focused internet search engine DuckDuckGo, which research company Statista said had a global market share of 0.54% in January this year, urged the European Commission to open three additional investigations.
Indonesia bans search engine DuckDuckGo on gambling, pornography concerns
Indonesia has banned DuckDuckGo, a search engine known for its privacy features, over concerns about pornography and online gambling content. The communications ministry was responding to numerous public complaints. The nation has stringent regulations against obscene online content and has also blocked other platforms like Reddit and Vimeo. This move is part of a broader crackdown on online gambling.
What the US has argued in the Google antitrust trial
Since Sept. 12, the Department of Justice and a group of state attorneys general have questioned more than 30 witnesses as they try to prove that Google broke antitrust laws
Google's billion-dollar payouts got in the way of a deal with Apple: DuckDuckGo CEO
A transcript from the trails showed DuckDuckGo had struck a deal with Apple in 2014 to be shown as an option on Apple devices, but the deal eventually did not materialise in 2019.
Apple considered switch to search engine DuckDuckGo from Google
The details of those talks are expected to be released later this week after the judge overseeing a federal antitrust suit against Google ruled Wednesday that he would unseal the testimony of DuckDuckGo Chief Executive Officer Gabriel Weinberg and Apple executive John Giannandrea.
Apple AI chief shows new private browser search at Google trial
The difficulty of switching search engines has been hotly contested in US government's antitrust suit, which alleges that Google illegally maintained its monopoly over online search via contracts with web browsers and smartphone makers, including Apple.
DuckDuckGo says market share constrained by rival Google's huge wallet
The CEO of internet search engine company DuckDuckGo testified on Thursday that his company struggled to grow its market share because Google was paying key companies billions of dollars to keep its search engine as the default on computers or mobile devices.
Google's rivals get day in court as momentous US antitrust trial begins
The United States will argue Google didn't play by the rules in its efforts to dominate online search in a trial seen as a battle for the soul of the Internet. The US Justice Department is expected to detail how Google paid billions of dollars annually to device makers like Apple Inc., wireless companies like AT&T and browser makers like Mozilla to keep Google's search engine atop the leader board.
DuckDuckGo Browser presents a new feature blocking the “Sign in with Google” pop up. Read more
DuckDuckGo surprises users with the latest feature that will block the “Sign in with Google” pop-up. The new addition will relieve users from constantly appearing Google sign-in pop up while exploring different websites.
DuckDuckGo faces backlash over its privacy policy exceptions - Here's why
A security scientist has discovered that DuckDuckGo, which claims to be an internet privacy company, has been allowing Microsoft to track knowledge using the domains of Bing and LinkedIn.
Fed up with Google, conspiracy theorists turn to DuckDuckGo
The embrace by some conservative influencers and conspiracy theorists is part of a broader effort to shift people away from Big Tech.
DuckDuckGo, others want action against Google under EU Digital Markets Act
DuckDuckGo, Germany's Ecosia and French peers Qwant and Lilo say lawmakers should use the EU Digital Markets Act drafted by antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager to ensure competition in the search engine space.
Delhi HC directs Google, Microsoft Bing to de-index stolen images of Indian woman
The court said non-compliance by the search engines would attract penal provisions according to the IT Act.
Life without Google: Australia is now facing the unthinkable
Searching for 'best beach Sydney' on DuckDuckGo showed an ad for a hotel more than 1,000 km away as the top result. Bing suggested Bondi Beach Post Office. Only Google returned a real beach, Bondi, first up.
DuckDuckGo back to help users search internet in India
DuckDuckGo said that the search engine is accessible to users to search the internet in India days after the department of telecom blocked the platform.
DuckDuckGo goes offline in India; privacy focused search engine in talks with ISPs to resolve issue
DuckDuckGo has emerged as the 2nd most used search engine in the world after Google, due to its focus on privacy. The search engine says it doesn't collect any personal information on those who use it. It also doesn't throw up the IP address of the user.
DuckDuckGo's Tracker Radar database to be an open-source tool for blocking web trackers
The data set contains information on 5,326 domains used by 1,727 entities to monitor users’ online activity.
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