More progress on "de-Googling" my friends and relatives!
While talking with my sister-in-law she said "there's so much AI everywhere" and was sad that folks around her are asking ChatGPT for answers to every single question.
When I suggested that she could try using a different search engine, one that doesn't include AI results, she asked me to send her the link! 😁
@ahimsa_pdx
But it's using MS and they offer AI.
Qwant.
@raymaccarthy I've heard of them but I thought they had added AI?
If you have a no AI link for qwant please share!
@ahimsa_pdx
By default Qwant uses no AI, that's an option only with an account.
Can be added to Firefox as a Plugin. I don't use Chrome or Edge (spyware).
https://cybernews.com/tech/european-parliament-default-search-engine-google-qwant/
@raymaccarthy Thanks!
When I went to the link - https://www.qwant.com - the AI features were activated by default (see attached image)
However, I was able to deactivate them, so that's good!
But I'd rather have a link where AI features are turned off automatically (maybe the Firefox extension does that?) so I don't ever have to remember to check/reset that option.
I think AI features might get reset to default options if cookies are cleared - not sure where options are stored yet.
@ahimsa_pdx
I've seen no evidence of AI on my Qwant searches. My understanding was it was an option if you have a Qwant account & log in. I don't have an account.
On the OTOH the AI features are easily available on the noAI duckduckgo page and were bilge water when I tested with things I know. I used DDG for several years.
Ahimsa
Ray McCarthy