Intelligent Machines (Audio) IM 831: 9 Seconds of Google - Holy Widgets
Aug 7, 2025
Vlad Prelovac, CEO of the privacy-first search engine Kagi, shares insights into the evolving landscape of search technology. He discusses Kagi's unique approach that prioritizes user-centric practices over profit and ads. The conversation ventures into recent AI advancements, including OpenAI’s models and new tools like Kitten TTS. They also explore ethical challenges posed by AI, including potential misuse in health and personal interactions, making for a thought-provoking dialogue on technology's role and the future of user privacy.
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Kagi's Self-Funded Founding Story
- Vlad Prelovac self-funded Kagi with $3M after Silicon Valley VCs rejected the idea.
- He built Kagi to create a trusted search engine that doesn't profile users or serve ads.
Ad Model Ruined the Web
- Google's ad-based search model led to deterioration of web quality and search experience.
- Most web content today exists just to monetize via ads, not to inform or educate readers.
Protect Privacy with Kagi Tools
- Use Kagi's privacy-focused tools like Privacy Pass to keep users anonymous while ensuring paid access.
- Use Kagi's Tor address to search anonymously without revealing your IP address.
