Duck.ai: An AI chat tool that anonymously uses mainstream big models

General Introduction

Duck.ai is an online AI chat platform launched by DuckDuckGo. It focuses on privacy, allowing users to anonymously use a variety of popular AI models, such as OpenAI's GPT-4o mini, Anthropic's Claude 3 Haiku, Meta's Llama 3.3 and Mistral of Small 3. Users can experience these chat features for free without registering for an account. The site has a clean, easy-to-use design for people who need quick answers or to explore new topics. It also switches seamlessly with DuckDuckGo's search engine, helping users choose freely between chat and search. a core feature of Duck.ai is the protection of user data, with chats saved only on local devices, not uploaded to servers or used to train AI models.

Function List

• Privacy Chat: Users can talk to AI anonymously and data is not tracked or stored.
• Multiple AI model options: Supports GPT-4o mini, Claude 3 Haiku, Llama 3.3, and Mistral Small 3, and users can switch freely.
• Save chats locally: Provides "Recent Chats" function, records are only stored locally, not uploaded to the cloud.
• Seamlessly switch between searches: You can jump directly to a DuckDuckGo search to easily find more information.
• Free use of credits: There are free chats per day for light users.
• Web search support coming soon: AI Chat will integrate web search capabilities to improve answer accuracy.
• Future voice and picture features: There are plans to add voice interaction and image uploading capabilities.

Using Help

How to get started

Duck.ai does not require any software installation and can be accessed directly from the browser. Users simply open the Duck.ai website and they are ready to use it right away. The page loads to reveal a clean chat box and a few option buttons. There's no need to log in or register, making it suitable for those who want to give it a quick trial. If you're in DuckDuckGo's search engine or browser, you can also click on the chat icon to jump directly to Duck.ai.

Main function operation flow

1. Selection of AI models

Upon entering the site, a drop-down menu at the top of the page lists the available AI models: the GPT-4o mini, o3-mini, Llama 3.3, Mistral Small 3, and Claude 3 Haiku.

• procedure: Click on the drop-down menu and select the model you want to use. For example, if you want to experience OpenAI's technology, choose GPT-4o mini; if you want an open source model, try Llama 3.3.
• caveat: Different models specialize in different areas, GPT-4o mini is good for broad questions and Claude 3 Haiku is better at concise answers. When you try it, you can switch between them to find the most suitable one.

2. Starting the chat

After selecting a model, type a question or instruction in the chat box.

• procedure: Type a text in the input box, such as "What's the weather like today?" or "Write me an email?" and press Enter. AI will reply immediately.
• Tips for useThe more specific the question, the more accurate the answer. For example, asking "Tell me a story" is not as effective as "Tell me a short story about space travel".
• Description of restrictions: There is a limit to the number of free uses per day, after which you cannot continue chatting on that day, but it will reset the next day.

3. Viewing and saving chat logs

Duck.ai offers "Recent Chats" to review previous conversations.

• procedure: Click the "Recent Chats" button on the left side of the page to see a list of recent conversations. Click on any of them to see the full record.
• preservation method: These records are only saved locally on your device and are not uploaded to the server. If you clear your browser cache, the records will be lost, so important conversations can be manually copied and saved to a text file.
• special hint: If you want to export your chat logs, click the "Export" button on the top right corner of the dialog to save it as a .txt file.

4. Switch to search mode

If the AI answer isn't detailed enough, you can jump straight to the DuckDuckGo search.

• procedure: At the bottom of the chat screen, there is a "Search on DuckDuckGo" link. When you click on it, the content of the input box will be automatically redirected to the search engine, which will display relevant web results.
• Usage ScenariosFor example, if you ask "What's the latest tech news", the AI may give a short answer, but then jump to a search and see the full article.

5. Upcoming features

• Web Search Integration: In the coming weeks, Duck.ai will add web search capabilities. During operation, the AI will automatically grab the latest information from the web and provide more comprehensive answers. Just ask a normal question and you'll be prompted to see if you're referring to web content.
• voice interaction: There are plans to include voice input on the mobile side. At that time, you will be able to speak by tapping the microphone icon, and the AI will convert it into text and answer.
• Image Upload: In the future, you can upload a picture and ask a question, for example, take a picture of food and ask "what is this dish". To do this, click on the upload button, select the picture, and enter the question.

Featured Functions

Privacy

The best part of Duck.ai is privacy. Every time you chat, your IP address is hidden and requests are sent through DuckDuckGo's servers, invisible to the AI provider.

• Operation ExperienceDuck.ai is more secure than other chat tools that require an account.
• Validation Methods: No personalized ads will be pushed after the chat, proving that it really doesn't track users.

Multi-model switching

The ability to experience multiple AI models with one platform is a unique advantage of Duck.ai.

• Example of operationCompare the style of the answers to the question "How do you make pizza" using GPT-4o mini and then switching to Claude 3 Haiku to ask the same question; GPT may give detailed steps, while Claude is more concise.
• suggestionGPT-4o mini for complex tasks and Claude 3 Haiku for simple conversations.

caveat

• free quota: There are a limited number of times per day, and heavy users may need to wait for the next day or consider a future payment plan.
• Language Support: English is currently the main language, but other language inputs are supported, and the quality of responses varies by model.
• network requirement: Requires a stable network and does not work when disconnected.

With these steps, users can easily get started with Duck.ai and enjoy a privacy-protected AI chat experience.