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    1 year ago

    If I recall correctly, DuckDuckGo uses Bing’s search database (not search itself, just the database).

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      1 year ago

      They say that’s a myth, that they have their own search engine and database.

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        It might be a myth, but it would probably be the best search engine.

        Bing is too good, they’re trying to capture market share and likely operating it at a loss. But if people leave Google, it’s most likely because they dont want tracked. And Microsoft is probably at best just as bad as Google.

        A go between that anonimizes the results would be exactly what people want.

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        Their own CEO admits they are required to allow Microsoft tracking in their “privacy” browser due to the contract for search. They use Bing for search, it’s not a myth.

        For non-search tracker blocking (eg in our browser), we block most third-party trackers. Unfortunately our Microsoft search syndication agreement prevents us from doing more to Microsoft-owned properties. However, we have been continually pushing and expect to be doing more soon.

        — Gabriel Weinberg (@yegg) May 23, 2022

        https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-browser-allows-microsoft-trackers-due-to-search-agreement/

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            They still have the disclaimer on the app in the pay store. It was added after they were called out.

            The fact that they hid it in the first place is disqualifying for a privacy focused product.

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                Yeah, I agree with that. I would never use their browser or other products but their search fits the “at least it’s not google/MS”.

                I even think what the CEO is saying is correct here, Google is doing it’s best kill competition.