How to Use DuckAssist: DuckDuckGo’s New ChatGPT-Based AI (2023)

DuckAssist is the latest AI Feature to be launched on a Platform this year. We’ve seen lots of platforms launching their own Artificial intelligence services and some of them, incorporating already existing AI into their platforms like Snapchat’s – My AI and Spotify’s DJ AI.

DuckAssist is exactly like that. It’s not a new AI Technology like Meta’s LLama or Google’s Bard. It’s an AI that summarizes your search whenever you ask a question using the DuckDuckGo browser whether you’re using your Smartphone or PC. It incorporates ChatGPT’s already existing technology and automatically makes it summarizes those questions you search into simpler terms.

For those who don’t know what DuckDuckGo is;

DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine that prioritizes the protection of user data. It was founded in 2008 by Gabriel Weinberg and has since gained popularity as an alternative to major search engines like Google and Bing.

Unlike these other search engines, DuckDuckGo doesn’t track its users or store their personal information. This means that users can search the web without worrying about their search history being recorded or used to serve them targeted advertisements.

In addition to its privacy features, DuckDuckGo also offers a number of other tools and features that make it a useful search engine. For example, it includes instant answers, which provide quick answers to common queries, and a “bangs” feature, which allows users to search specific websites directly from the DuckDuckGo search bar.

Overall, DuckDuckGo is a search engine that prioritizes privacy and user control over their data. It’s a great option for anyone who wants to search the web without worrying about their information being collected or used for advertising purposes.

Now, let’s check out how you can use the DuckAssist Feature on different devices.

How to Use DuckAssist on MacBooks

1. Download the DuckDuckGo Browser Software on your MacBook from the official website
2. Install the application on your MacBook
3. You can now choose to make DuckDuckGo your default browser if you want
4. On the default browser window, tap on the search bar to ask a question
5. The DuckAssist window should pop up at the top of your search results with a brief summary of the answer to your question. If it doesn’t;
6. Tap on the “Settings” option under the Search bar
7. Tap on “All Settings”
8. If you see the “Instant Answers” option turned off, turn it ON
9. Scroll to the bottom of the settings bar to save your new settings and then make another search

How to Use DuckAssist on Windows PC

1. Download the DuckDuckGo Browser Software on your Windows PC from the official website
2. Install the application on your Windows PC
3. You can now choose to make DuckDuckGo your default browser if you want
4. On the default browser window, tap on the search bar to ask a question
5. The DuckAssist window should pop up at the top of your search results with a brief summary of the answer to your question. If it doesn’t;
6. Tap on the “Settings” option under the Search bar
7. Tap on “All Settings”
8. If you see the “Instant Answers” option turned off, turn it ON
9. Scroll to the bottom of the settings bar to save your new settings and then make another search.

Before I continue, check out this recommended video on how to use the DuckAssist feature on DuckDuckGo for those who prefer a more visual representation.

How to use DuckAssist on DuckDuckGo

How to Use DuckAssist on Android Devices

1. Download the DuckDuckGo application on the Google PlayStore
2. Install the application on your Android device
3. Open the application and then tap on “Let’s do It”
4. You can now choose to set the application as your default browser if you want
5. On the default browser window, tap on the search bar to ask a question
6. The DuckAssist window should pop up at the top of your search results with a brief summary of the answer to your question. If it doesn’t;
7. Tap on the “Settings” icon under the Search bar at the top-right corner of your screen
8. Tap on “All Settings”
9. If you see the “Instant Answers” option turned off, turn it ON
10. Scroll to the bottom of the settings bar to save your new settings and then make another search.

How to Use DuckAssist on iPhone

1. Download the DuckDuckGo application on the Apple AppStore
2. Install the application on your iPhone
3. Open the application and then tap on “Let’s do It”
4. You can now choose to set the application as your default browser if you want
5. On the default browser window, tap on the search bar to ask a question
6. The DuckAssist window should pop up at the top of your search results with a brief summary of the answer to your question. If it doesn’t;
7. Tap on the “Settings” icon under the Search bar at the top-right corner of your screen
8. Tap on “All Settings”
9. If you see the “Instant Answers” option turned off, turn it ON
10. Scroll to the bottom of the settings bar to save your new settings and then make another search.

Did you enjoy the article? Well, I hope you did. If you have any questions you’ll like to ask regarding using the DuckAssist feature on DuckDuckGo. You can drop them in the comment section below.

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