Conspiracy theorists, including big names like Joe Rogan and Ben Shapiro, are reportedly leaving Google behind for greener, less-moderated pastures like DuckDuckGo. The DuckDuckGo search engine emphasizes user privacy and allows users to avoid the filter bubble of personalized search results that Google is so known for.
Despite the public support from figures associated with the right wing, DuckDuckGo is different from services like social media site Parler and video platform Rumble that have intentionally aligned with the far-right. DuckDuckGo remains focused on privacy, not politics. But is turning the other cheek a viable internet strategy in 2022?
