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Leaving Google has actively improved my life
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Google introduced “AI overviews” in its search engine in May 2023, leading to a decline in search quality. In January 2026, Google added generative AI to Gmail, prompting a decision to leave the platform.
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- Praise: Ecosia's collaboration with Qwant to build their own index signifies a commitment to diversifying search options, potentially enhancing user choice and privacy.
- Concern: DuckDuckGo's recent performance in indexing sites like Reddit and recipe searches has noticeably declined, leading to frustration over its effectiveness compared to Google.
- Concern: The ongoing debate about a 'free internet' highlights a fundamental issue: without ads or data harvesting, a payment model could exacerbate inequality in access to information.