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User shares uBlock Origin filter to block YouTube AI search button

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user has shared a method to block the AI-powered search magnifying glass button within YouTube's search interface. This is achieved by adding a specific filter rule to the uBlock Origin browser extension. AI

IMPACT Minimal impact; a user-level workaround for a specific AI feature.

RANK_REASON User-generated tip for blocking a specific UI element in a popular product.

Read on Mastodon — mastodon.social →

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User shares uBlock Origin filter to block YouTube AI search button

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7 / 100
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User-generated tip for blocking a specific UI element in a popular product.
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product, other
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Standard
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Breaking (< 6h)
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    This blocks the # AI magnifying glass button in youtube search using ublock origin. Add to My filters: youtube.com##.ytSearchboxComponentActions

    This blocks the # AI magnifying glass button in youtube search using ublock origin. Add to My filters: youtube.com##.ytSearchboxComponentActions

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