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  1. RESEARCH · TechCrunch AI English(EN) ·

    Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore

    Google is fundamentally changing its search engine to incorporate AI agents and conversational features, a move that has been met with user skepticism due to past AI rollout issues and concerns about the pervasiveness of AI. The company's leader for Search, Elizabeth Reid, described the overhaul as the most significant upgrade in over 25 years, aiming for an "AI search through and through" experience. This shift has prompted users to explore alternative search engines like Kagi and DuckDuckGo, which offer different approaches to AI integration and user privacy. AI

    IMPACT Signals a major shift in how users will interact with search engines, potentially driving adoption of AI-native search alternatives.

  2. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — mastodon.social Čeština(CS) ·

    Search Engines in 2026 After 10 years, I changed my search engine. On this occasion, I wrote a bit about where search has gone in my eyes over those 10 years.

    The author has switched search engines after a decade, moving from DuckDuckGo back to Google, driven by changes in search technology. Over the past ten years, search engines, particularly Google, have suffered from "enshittification," characterized by an overload of SEO spam and advertisements that obscure relevant results. The rise of AI in search has further disrupted the traditional web model, where AI-powered engines provide direct answers rather than links, diminishing traffic to content creators. Google's proposed "token auction" model for AI search raises concerns about the trustworthiness of AI-generated responses. AI

    Search Engines in 2026 After 10 years, I changed my search engine. On this occasion, I wrote a bit about where search has gone in my eyes over those 10 years.

    IMPACT AI's integration into search engines is fundamentally altering the web's economic model, potentially reducing traffic to content creators and raising concerns about the neutrality of AI-generated answers.

  3. TOOL · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    @ Tutanota @ republica @ ecosia @ jospoortvliet @ nextcloud I'm glad to see you partnering with other European companies. I just wish that # Ecosia hadn't gone

    Tutanota, a privacy-focused email provider, has announced a partnership with Ecosia, the search engine that plants trees. This collaboration aims to strengthen European tech companies and promote user privacy. However, the partnership has drawn criticism from some users who are concerned about Ecosia's increasing integration of AI services, which they wish to avoid. AI

    @ Tutanota @ republica @ ecosia @ jospoortvliet @ nextcloud I'm glad to see you partnering with other European companies. I just wish that # Ecosia hadn't gone

    IMPACT Partnership highlights growing concerns about AI integration in consumer-facing tech services.

  4. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) ·

    The Googs are changing their long-ubiquitous search experience rather drastically. Cue the music eliciting dread as we slide further into the AI toilet bowl. Al

    Google is significantly altering its search engine experience, integrating more AI-driven features. This shift is met with apprehension by some users who view it as a decline into an "AI toilet bowl." While the author personally uses DuckDuckGo, they acknowledge that even that alternative incorporates AI. AI

    The Googs are changing their long-ubiquitous search experience rather drastically. Cue the music eliciting dread as we slide further into the AI toilet bowl. Al

    IMPACT Signals a potential shift in how users interact with search engines, driven by AI, which could impact information discovery and user experience.

  6. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    It becomes ever more important that you stop using Google. It's been important for a long time, since they removed 'don't be evil' from their tag-line and decid

    The author advocates for a complete departure from Google services, citing the company's shift away from its ethical principles and its diminishing focus on core products like search. They suggest alternative, privacy-focused services for search, email, and mobile operating systems. The process of 'de-Googling' is presented as a long-term effort that yields significant benefits for user privacy and control. AI

    It becomes ever more important that you stop using Google. It's been important for a long time, since they removed 'don't be evil' from their tag-line and decid
  7. RESEARCH · dev.to — MCP tag English(EN) · · [24 sources]

    I built the npm audit for MCP servers

    The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is gaining traction as a way for AI models to interact with external tools and services. Several developers are building MCP servers to integrate with LLMs like Claude, enabling functionalities such as web searching, security scanning, and managing cloud infrastructure. These efforts highlight the growing ecosystem around MCP, with a focus on creating production-ready, secure, and specialized tools for various applications, from cybersecurity to infrastructure management. AI

    I built the npm audit for MCP servers

    IMPACT MCP servers are enabling new integrations and functionalities for AI models, expanding their capabilities in areas like security, data analysis, and infrastructure management.

  8. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · · [8 sources]

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/24/googl es-ai-search-shift-gives-rivals-a-clearer-pitch-xcxwbn/ Google's AI search shift has given competitors like Bing, Kagi,

    Users are increasingly dissatisfied with AI integration in search engines, particularly Google's. Many are switching to privacy-focused alternatives like DuckDuckGo and Kagi, citing concerns about AI-generated content and intrusive AI features. These users appreciate that DuckDuckGo allows disabling AI answers and images, and some are exploring other search engines as well. AI

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/24/googl es-ai-search-shift-gives-rivals-a-clearer-pitch-xcxwbn/ Google's AI search shift has given competitors like Bing, Kagi,

    IMPACT Users are actively seeking alternatives to AI-integrated search, signaling a potential shift in search engine market share and user expectations.

  9. RESEARCH · Together AI blog English(EN) ·

    Together AI acquires Refuel.ai to unlock data for developers and businesses building production-grade AI applications

    Together AI has acquired Refuel.ai, a company specializing in data cleaning and structuring for AI applications. This acquisition aims to integrate Refuel.ai's models and platform into Together AI's existing infrastructure, enhancing its AI Acceleration Cloud. The combined capabilities are intended to help enterprises overcome data challenges and accelerate the development of production-grade AI applications. AI

    Together AI acquires Refuel.ai to unlock data for developers and businesses building production-grade AI applications

    IMPACT Enhances enterprise AI development by addressing data quality and structuring challenges, potentially accelerating production deployments.