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StephenLee
May 27, 2026

Google's AI-powered search overhaul at I/O sparked backlash over concerns it harms the open web and user control. Privacy-focused rival DuckDuckGo saw a major surge in US downloads and traffic, especially to its no-AI search page, as users sought alternatives. The company attributes this growth to offering choice, noting it provides both AI and non-AI tools.

Google's AI-powered search overhaul at I/O sparked backlash over concerns it harms the open web and user control. Privacy-focused rival DuckDuckGo saw a major surge in US downloads and traffic, especially to its no-AI search page, as users sought alternatives. The company attributes this growth to offering choice, noting it provides both AI and non-AI tools.
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