DuckDuckGo Pitches Schools Disillusioned by Google AI Search Policies

5 Nov 2026, 12:59 am · 7h ago · 1 min read · TechCrunch AI

DuckDuckGo is actively targeting schools and educational institutions looking for alternatives to Google following discontent over Google's AI policies and restrictions. The privacy-focused search engine is pitching its platform alongside tools that allow educators to selectively disable AI features. This initiative comes as schools express growing apprehension over uncontrolled generative AI integration in classroom search tools. DuckDuckGo aims to attract students and teachers seeking straightforward search without unwanted AI overviews, positioning privacy and user control at the forefront of its pitch to academic institutions globally.