DuckDuckGo removed some pirated content and services for downloading movies from YouTube

DuckDuckGo, the popular search engine, has announced that it will remove pirate sites and the tool youtube-dl from its search results. This decision has sparked controversy within the community, especially among advocates of privacy and internet freedom. DuckDuckGo argues that their goal is to ensure a safer and more responsible access to information online. Many people are concerned about the company's decision, as they perceive it as a restriction on freedom of information. Like many search engines, DuckDuckGo is under pressure to eliminate pirated content, which raises questions about the future of free speech on the internet, especially concerning tools that are used to protect privacy and access content.