DuckDuckGo has taken another step to highlight its privacy-focused search alternative by making its no-AI search mode simpler for users to reach. The company announced the change as its overall traffic continues to climb, reflecting growing interest in search tools that avoid generative artificial intelligence features. The update centers on the Bangs system, a longstanding DuckDuckGo feature that lets people jump directly to other websites with a simple exclamation-point shortcut. Users can now add !noai to any search query to activate a version of DuckDuckGo that strips out all AI-generated summaries and chat responses. Previously, users needed to locate and toggle a specific setting in the interface. The new Bang makes the option available instantly without extra clicks or menu navigation. According to the TechCrunch report , the company decided to expand access after seeing steady demand from users who prefer traditional link-based results.…