DuckDuckGo has just introduced a new feature to help users avoid the flood of low-quality AI-generated images—often called “AI slop”—in search results. When you search and switch to the Images tab, a handy dropdown menu allows you to show or hide AI-generated images. You can also activate this filter in settings for all future searches 

The filter works by leveraging open-source blocklists like uBlock Origin’s "nuclear" list and the Huge AI Blocklist, helping eliminate a big chunk of unwanted AI visuals. While it's not perfect—DuckDuckGo admits it can’t catch every AI-made picture—it significantly reduces AI clutter without affecting everyday searches.

This change is a win for user choice and clarity. In a world flooded by generative AI output, it's empowering to decide what kind of content you want to see. DuckDuckGo, already valued for its privacy-first approach, is reinforcing its commitment to genuine, human-driven information.

DuckDuckGo plans to expand these filters in the future, showing that even free tools can lead the charge against digital noise. It may seem like a small tweak, but giving users control over AI content—especially images—marks a meaningful step toward preserving authenticity in our online world. And that’s exactly what’s right with the world.