Tired of unreliable AI performance? Learn how DuckDuckGo offers a solution.
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine, has taken a significant step towards addressing user concerns about the proliferation of synthetic images. The company has introduced a new filter that blocks AI-generated images [1][3][4][5].
The filter uses open-source blocklists, such as uBlockOrigin’s “nuclear” list and the Huge AI Blocklist curated by uBlacklist, to identify and flag known sources of AI-generated visuals. When enabled, these blocklists help automatically exclude images recognised as AI-generated from appearing in search results [1][3][4][5].
Users can enable this filtering option via a toggle in the Images tab under a dropdown labeled “AI images,” where they can choose to hide AI-generated images. Alternatively, the "Hide AI-Generated Images" setting can be activated in search preferences, or users can visit a dedicated filtered version of DuckDuckGo at noai.duckduckgo.com, which applies this filter by default [1][3][5].
While the filter is not guaranteed to catch 100% of AI-generated images, it will greatly reduce their number, improving user control over how much AI-generated content they see in their search results [1][3][5]. DuckDuckGo acknowledges that this method is not perfect, but the company intends to improve the filtering capabilities over time.
This initiative by DuckDuckGo could set a precedent for other search engines to address AI-generated content. The new feature is expected to be popular among users who prefer real images in their search results. By preserving the integrity and usability of its search engine as AI content increases, DuckDuckGo is demonstrating its commitment to maintaining a high-quality user experience.
So far, social media sites have not followed DuckDuckGo's lead in addressing AI-generated images. However, as the use of AI in generating images becomes more prevalent, it is likely that other platforms will consider similar measures to maintain the authenticity and trustworthiness of their content.
[1] https://blog.duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-ai-images/ [2] https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/16/22782167/duckduckgo-ai-generated-images-blocklist-search-results [3] https://www.wired.com/story/duckduckgo-blocks-ai-generated-images-from-search-results/ [4] https://www.techradar.com/news/duckduckgo-ai-blocklist-blocks-ai-generated-images-from-search-results [5] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/duckduckgo-blocks-ai-generated-images-from-search-results/
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