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12. It's optional on DDG.

Sun Apr 13, 2025, 11:52 PM

Apr 2025

I'd automatically dismiss the A1 box but I clear all cookies now and then, so it's nit remembered.

I am going to use A1 instead of AI from now on.

This moran is why.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/12/linda-mcmahon-a1-instead-of-ai/83059797007/

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Anyone have a way to stop ai search crap on ipad mini in safari using google? [View all] Meowmee Apr 2025 OP

insert f*ck in the query ZDU Apr 2025 #1

Yes I know about that and have done it Meowmee Apr 2025 #3

In short: fuck it ZDU Apr 2025 #7

I've read , and have tried this using google dweller Apr 2025 #2

Not sure I'm understanding your question PJMcK Apr 2025 #4

My question is how to stop ai search Meowmee Apr 2025 #6

Okay PJMcK Apr 2025 #8

Thanks 😀 Meowmee Apr 2025 #9

Google search is heavily if not entirely polluted with AI crap. usonian Apr 2025 #10

I already have a privacy browser Meowmee Apr 2025 #11

It's optional on DDG. usonian Apr 2025 #12

Sorry. I meant privacy focused SEARCH ENGINE, not browser. usonian Apr 2025 #13

This is what I did on my phone. TooMuchTelly Apr 2025 #14

THIS ... also, search for the udm14 browser extension. eppur_se_muova Apr 2025 #15

I think I did something similar but with an app suggested on my ipad Meowmee Apr 2025 #16

you're welcome and good luck🙂 TooMuchTelly Apr 2025 #17

Update Meowmee Apr 2025 #19