Spread Privacy's website announced the official launch of DuckDuckGo's AI features. Users can now enjoy AI-assisted search and chat services without registration. This feature, called "Assist," has finally been fully released after nearly two years of beta testing.
"Assist," initially launched in 2023, offers AI-generated summaries similar to Google's AI Overview. However, DuckDuckGo's unique selling point is its commitment to privacy. This upgrade expands "Assist's" data sources beyond Wikipedia to include information from multiple trusted sources across the web. Users can flexibly adjust the frequency of AI answers, choosing from "Often" (over 20%), "Sometimes" (default), "On Demand," or "Never," giving them control over their search experience.
Furthermore, DuckDuckGo has launched Duck.ai, a website offering free AI chat services. This platform also adheres to privacy principles; no account creation is required, and chat logs are not used for AI model training. Duck.ai protects user IP addresses through proxy technology, ensuring privacy while enjoying AI chat.
Currently, Duck.ai supports several leading AI models, including GPT-4 mini, Meta Llama 3.3, Mistral Small 3, and Claude 3 Haiku. Users can access this service by visiting duck.ai or clicking the chat icon within the DuckDuckGo search engine. This move marks a significant step forward for DuckDuckGo in providing a smarter and more private search and chat experience.
DuckDuckGo is committed to ensuring user data security while providing convenience. In this increasingly privacy-conscious era, DuckDuckGo's initiative offers a reassuring choice for users.