I don't like AI, don't like Google putting AI response as first hit

[Marthe48]

I'm learning that if I phrase my search in either obscure slang, or precise terms, often AI doesn't chime in. Guess my new hobby is beat the bot.

[Ocelot II]

1. When you google something, add "-AI" and you won't get the AI crap.

[Marthe48]

2. Thanks!

I didn't think the +/- searches worked any more. I will sure try that

[SheltieLover]

3. Tried that & ai slop is still 1st response

I've also read adding an f bomb keeps ai from appearing. Maybe once, but not anymore. 🤬

[Ocelot II]

5. Weird, that always works for me.

[SheltieLover]

8. I guess I'm just lucky. Lol

I detest ai. And can't scan headlines without seeing the term which, of course, pisses me off...

Ty for suggesting!

[SheltieLover]

13. My fault. Jim cleared it uo.

Didn't realize I needed spaces & a colon.

Ty!!!

[Ocelot II]

15. You don't, I've never used a colon, just a space.

[SheltieLover]

16. Tyvm!

[Jim__]

6. It worked for me.

I entered : -ai python polygon

No ai in the response

Then I entered: python polygon

The first response had ai generated code, followed by other responses.

[SheltieLover]

9. Wait. I have to put a colon before the -ai?

Rushing off to try it! Ty!

[Ocelot II]

12. No, just type your query, space, then -AI

If you just ask Google, Is there life on Mars, you'll get a paragraph of AI slop. If you query, Is there life on Mars -AI, it responds with the first answer from the web site space.com.

[SheltieLover]

14. It worked!!!

I detest ai. Ty for sharing!

[SheltieLover]

10. I'll be darned a space, colon, space, -ai does the trick!!!!!

ty so much!!!

[TommyT139]

4. You can get rid of it entirely in some browsers

I use DuckDuckGo, which doesn't track your searches, and prevents tracking by third parties etc. It allows a lot of customizing. (For instance, I don't have to view ads on sites, for the most part, which sinplifies my visual field. Also, no popups!) Free download for all operating systems.

I went to my browser settings (looks like a little gear), and under "advanced," there were the AI options, for chat and search results. I turned off "chat" (which is I think asking search questions conversationally), and turned off all AI input into my search results.

Of course, DuckDuckGo isn't trying to train or market an AI system. They don't need to glom anything off my searches. Other browsers might have similar ways to either not show any AI-generated results at all, or ideally, to keep the AI from being employed in any way in your searches. If you don't see the latter option, I suggest voting with your fingers, and getting a different browser to set as your default. You can still keep non-default browsers in case you need them.

[SheltieLover]

11. Nice!

Ty for sharing!

[TommyT139]

18. You're very welcome!

I don't understand AI hardly at all, but the fact that Elon Musk and the Doge-bros are all in is enough for me!

[SheltieLover]

19. It's enough for me too! Resist!

[Silent Type]

7. Wouldn't use search AI as a primary source for anything, but it's a good place to start on

matters that can be confirmed.

[Marthe48]

17. I think AI results are mushy

The ones I read last year were generalized statements that didn't enrich me
Today, I was searching for information about how long it takes paper to fox. I got the most help from Wikipedia, but I noticed several hits were about making origami paper foxes. Lol
Anyway, I've been discouraged with the lack of depth, and I'm glad I posted. The tips will be helpful. Thank you.

[womanofthehills]

20. On Grox 3 - you can argue with AI &

Ask for a deeper search or tell Groc the source of your info. What I like is that it will also scan research papers.

When asking questions about my small down - an article by my best friend was in references.

[soldierant]

21. There are other search engines.

I've been using mostly DuckDuckGo for a couple of years now. It will (now) ask you if you want to try AI, but you don't have to, or even have to look at a suggestion. That I can live with.

[AllaN01Bear]

22. i didnt like google puting commercial links b4 your choices and the top five or top ten.

no , i want my own choices and not what u think i want.

[electric_blue68]

23. Unless I'm in a rush, or expect a short answer I scroll by the AI response....

but I'm going to try the -ai prompt

Ty Ocelot

[ProfessorGAC]

24. I Have Often Found...

...that the AI response is a direct lift from Wikipedia.
Read the AI, then click Wiki. The highlighted section is nearly verbatim what the AI spit out.
It happens a lot!
It's not so much intelligent, just really fast at looking things up.