I ditched Chrome browser several years ago. It's now time to ditch Google search engine.

The author expresses dissatisfaction with Google Search's evolving functionality, highlighting a shift towards AI-generated responses that may prioritize sponsored content and obscure reliable sources. They note a decrease in visibility for reputable sites and an increase in less accurate AI responses. Frustrated by these changes, the author explores alternative search engines but remains skeptical about their independence from major tech players like Google and Microsoft.