DuckDuckGo's private AI chats don't train on your data by default
Does DuckDuckGo store the chat data from its AI chat feature?
DuckDuckGo does not store the chat data from its AI chat feature. The company has implemented measures to ensure user privacy is protected during AI chats. DuckDuckGo replaces the user's IP address with its own when calling the chat models, making it appear as though the requests are coming from the company, not the user. While the AI providers may temporarily store chats, they cannot trace them back to the user, as all metadata containing personal information is removed before sending the query3.
Furthermore, DuckDuckGo has agreements in place with the AI providers to delete saved chats within 30 days and to prevent them from being used to train their models. The company also offers a "fire button" to clear the chat, similar to the feature available in DuckDuckGo's browser.
In summary, DuckDuckGo's AI Chat feature is designed to prioritize user privacy and does not store chat data.
How does DuckDuckGo ensure the anonymity of users utilizing its AI chat feature?
DuckDuckGo ensures the anonymity of users utilizing its AI chat feature by making the requests on behalf of the users and replacing their IP addresses with its own. This way, it looks like the requests are coming from DuckDuckGo and not the users. The company also has agreements with AI providers to delete saved chats within 30 days and prevent them from being used to train their models.
What AI models are available through DuckDuckGo's private AI chats?
DuckDuckGo's private AI chats offer access to several AI models, including OpenAI's GPT 3.5 Turbo, Anthropic's Claude 3 Haiku, Meta's Llama 3, and Mistral's Mixtral 8x7B. These models can be used for various tasks, such as asking questions, drafting emails, writing code, and creating travel itineraries. The company plans to add more chat models in the future, potentially including options hosted by DuckDuckGo or users.