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

    What with all the madness surrounding Google search announced yesterday, I've moved all my browsers, including mobile, to use @ StartpageSearch as default searc

    A user has switched their default search engine from Google to Startpage across all their browsers, including mobile devices. This decision was prompted by recent announcements regarding Google Search. To support Startpage, the user has also enabled ads where screen real estate permits, aiming to prevent the search engine from degrading. AI

    What with all the madness surrounding Google search announced yesterday, I've moved all my browsers, including mobile, to use @ StartpageSearch as default searc
  4. 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.

  5. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) · · [51 sources]

    No, AI did not "develop a major security flaw". The flaw was already there. Probably put there by insufficient budgets and wrong priorities. https://www. politi

    Multiple users on Mastodon express strong negative sentiments about AI, criticizing its inherent flaws, the promotion of a biased worldview, and its potential to degrade quality and security. Some compare the current AI investment to historical military budgets, while others decry the technology's impact on jobs and its perceived dystopian future. There is also skepticism regarding AI's role in security and a concern that its rapid integration is creating new vulnerabilities. AI

    No, AI did not "develop a major security flaw". The flaw was already there. Probably put there by insufficient budgets and wrong priorities. https://www. politi

    IMPACT AI critics highlight concerns over bias, job displacement, and the creation of new security vulnerabilities, suggesting a dystopian future.