### Duck.ai: An AI Image Generation Tool Prioritizing Privacy
The recently introduced Duck.ai feature, now in beta, highlights DuckDuckGo’s dedication to a privacy-centric approach in both AI and search capabilities. This cutting-edge tool enables users to generate images from their descriptions while guaranteeing the protection of their privacy.
#### No Information Disclosed to OpenAI
Currently, users can navigate to [duck.ai](http://duck.ai) and choose the “New Image” option from the side panel to start generating images. DuckDuckGo underscores that the same privacy measures applicable to its chat tool are also in place for Duck.ai. This ensures that each prompt remains anonymous, and no user data is employed to train OpenAI’s core image model. This strategy maintains the confidentiality and security of user information.
#### Local Storage and C2PA Compliance
Aligned with its privacy-first ethos, Duck.ai saves generated images locally on the user’s device instead of on DuckDuckGo’s servers. This capability not only boosts user privacy but also provides users with full authority over their creations. Furthermore, the images produced by Duck.ai are tagged with C2PA-compliant metadata, facilitating verification that the images are AI-generated, thereby enhancing transparency in AI content production.
#### Complimentary Access with Usage Restrictions
Duck.ai is accessible at no cost; however, there are daily usage limitations for those who are not DuckDuckGo subscribers. This structure enables users to investigate the features of the image generator while promoting subscription for additional benefits.
#### Upcoming Features
After the initial launch, the Duck.ai team is diligently developing new features to enhance user experience. Future updates comprise support for uploading reference images and the addition of a dedicated download button for mobile devices, simplifying the process for users to save their creations.
For further details regarding Duck.ai’s terms of service, users can check [this link](https://duckduckgo.com/duckai/privacy-terms).
Duck.ai signifies a notable advancement in integrating AI technology with a robust commitment to user privacy, establishing a new benchmark in the field of AI-generated content.
