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DuckDuckGo pitches itself to schools amid backlash over Google’s AI policy

DuckDuckGo pitches itself to schools amid backlash over Google’s AI policy
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DuckDuckGo is actively courting schools frustrated by Google's AI restrictions, offering its search engine and options to disable AI features.

Key points

  • •DuckDuckGo is approaching schools and educators who are dissatisfied with Google's AI restrictions.
  • •The company positions its search engine as an alternative for educational settings.
  • •It provides options to disable AI features to accommodate privacy-focused educational environments.
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