Google AI Overview pointed users to DuckDuckGo on June 19

TL;DR

• Google’s AI Overview reportedly suggested DuckDuckGo’s No AI Search page to users searching for ways to avoid AI-generated search results.
• DuckDuckGo shared a screenshot of the result on X, and PiunikaWeb reported the example on June 19, 2026.

Google’s AI Overview reportedly pointed users to DuckDuckGo’s No AI Search page on June 19, 2026, when users searched for terms such as “no AI,” according to a screenshot shared by DuckDuckGo on X and a report by PiunikaWeb cited by Android Authority.

DuckDuckGo posted a screenshot on X showing Google’s AI Overview recommending alternative search options for people who wanted to avoid AI-generated results. Android Authority reported that the Google response directed users to DuckDuckGo’s dedicated No AI Search page and also referenced browser settings that can reduce AI-heavy experiences.

Android Authority said the example appeared in response to searches such as “no AI.” The report did not say how widely the result appeared, how long it was live, or whether Google had changed the response after the screenshot was posted.

Related questions

• What did Google’s AI Overview recommend for searches about avoiding AI results?
• Which company shared the screenshot of the Google AI Overview result?
• What search phrase did the report say could trigger the recommendation?