Overview

• DuckDuckGo CEO testified that Google's deals with browsers blocked their distribution efforts.
• DuckDuckGo aimed to provide a search alternative for misleading private modes, but faced barriers from Google pacts.
• DOJ and states are probing if Google violated antitrust laws through exclusive deals.
• DuckDuckGo found many users unaware private modes don't offer expected tracking protection.
• Despite interest, DuckDuckGo concluded their efforts were futile due to Google's arrangements.