DuckDuckGo CEO alleges Google's contracts with browsers obstructed rival search engines

DuckDuckGo CEO testified that Google's deals with browsers blocked their distribution efforts.
DuckDuckGo aimed to provide a search alternative for misleading private modes, but faced barriers from Google pacts.
DOJ and states are probing if Google violated antitrust laws through exclusive deals.
DuckDuckGo found many users unaware private modes don't offer expected tracking protection.
Despite interest, DuckDuckGo concluded their efforts were futile due to Google's arrangements.