Andi
🇺🇸
the United States
Andi is a new kind of search engine with a chat-style interface that explains answers using generative AI. It's private by default — no ads, no tracking, and no creepy profiling. Super visual, mobile-first, and human-friendly.
Available on:
WebMobile-friendlyPrivacy Features
No ads, no logs, no search history tracking. Designed to explain, not just rank.
🌍 Jurisdiction & Privacy Laws
🇺🇸
the United States
Based in the United States
Privacy Law Implications:
Data Protection: Stronger laws mean better protection of your personal data
Government Access: Some countries can force companies to hand over user data
Surveillance Alliances: International agreements may allow data sharing between countries
User Rights: Your legal rights to access, correct, or delete your data
Use Andi:
Google
Bing
Perplexity
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