Opt Out How Kagi is fixing search w/ Vlad Prelovac
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Nov 23, 2024 Vlad Prelovac, founder of Kagi, discusses a revolutionary search engine aimed at enhancing user privacy and experience. He explains how Kagi's paid model shifts the focus from ads to user needs, allowing for a more tailored search experience. The conversation highlights their commitment to data protection through features like no-logging policies and cryptocurrency payments. Vlad also introduces Orion, a privacy-centric browser for Apple, emphasizing its potential to redefine web browsing while aiming for expansion beyond macOS.
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Vlad's Motivation
- Vlad Prelovac's daughter received a Chromebook for school, raising concerns about constant tracking and advertising.
- This, coupled with Google's declining search quality, prompted him to create Kagi.
Perverse Incentives
- Search providers face perverse incentives, prioritizing paid results over user needs.
- This focus on ad revenue has led to a decline in search quality, as seen with Google.
Time to Answer
- Google is incentivized to make users spend more time searching, increasing ad interactions.
- Kagi prioritizes time to answer, aiming for users to find information quickly within the top three results.