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4. Not sure I'm understanding your question

Sun Apr 13, 2025, 11:21 PM

Apr 13

I switched my search engine to Duck Duck Go rather than Google. It's been far less intrusive and I recommend it. Perhaps that will solve your issue.

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Anyone have a way to stop ai search crap on ipad mini in safari using google? [View all] Meowmee Apr 13 OP

insert f*ck in the query ZDU Apr 13 #1

Yes I know about that and have done it Meowmee Apr 13 #3

In short: fuck it ZDU Apr 13 #7

I've read , and have tried this using google dweller Apr 13 #2

Not sure I'm understanding your question PJMcK Apr 13 #4

My question is how to stop ai search Meowmee Apr 13 #6

Okay PJMcK Apr 13 #8

Thanks 😀 Meowmee Apr 13 #9

Google search is heavily if not entirely polluted with AI crap. usonian Apr 13 #10

I already have a privacy browser Meowmee Apr 13 #11

It's optional on DDG. usonian Apr 13 #12

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

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

THIS ... also, search for the udm14 browser extension. eppur_se_muova Apr 14 #15

you're welcome and good luck🙂 TooMuchTelly Apr 14 #17

Update Meowmee Apr 16 #19