It feels like every week we re seeing a new thread about aggressive data tracking, targeted ads getting too smart, or another massive corporate data breach. Because of this, a lot of makers and early adopters are actively trying to "DeGoogle" their lives - but fully taking the plunge can feel incredibly overwhelming.
As privacy advocates, we wanted to share a quick and painless "starter pack" for taking back control of your digital footprint:
Search: Swap out Google for DuckDuckGo or Brave Search (excellent search quality without the tracking).
There are dozens of incredible AI tools launching here every single week. But let's be honest: trying them all out means handing your primary email address over to a massive number of early-stage startups and LLM wrappers.
The AI boom is (in our opinion) creating a privacy nightmare. It s impossible to know who is storing your data securely, and who might be selling your data to data brokers when they pivot or run out of runway.
Protect your identity with anonymous email aliases and end-to-end encrypted file sharing. Forward emails to your real inbox without exposing your personal address. Zero-knowledge, open source security, and privacy-focused.
