Summary

Stevo's AI Blocklist provides filter lists designed to hide generative AI features and content across various websites. It targets users of popular adblockers like uBlock Origin and AdGuard, offering a way to curate their browsing experience by removing or obscuring AI-generated elements. The primary benefit is a cleaner, more controlled web environment, reducing exposure to AI-driven content and interfaces.

How It Works

The project distributes filter lists in standard formats compatible with uBlock Origin and AdGuard. These lists contain rules that instruct the adblockers to hide specific UI elements, AI-generated text, images, or other content identified as originating from generative AI. This approach leverages existing adblocking infrastructure, allowing users to integrate AI content filtering seamlessly into their current browsing setup without installing new, dedicated extensions.

Quick Start & Requirements

Installation involves subscribing to the filter list via its URL within uBlock Origin or AdGuard. Comprehensive instructions are provided for Firefox, Edge, Chrome, Safari, and Brave across desktop and mobile platforms.

• Primary Install: Subscribe to https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Stevoisiak/Stevos-AI-Blocklist/refs/heads/main/GenAI-Blocklist.txt in your adblocker's filter list settings.
• Prerequisites: A compatible adblocker (uBlock Origin, AdGuard, Adblock, Adblock Plus, Brave's adblocker).
• Links:
  • Main List: GenAI-Blocklist.txt
  • Extra List: GenAI-Blocklist-Extra.txt

Highlighted Details

• Filters cover prominent AI features on Google (AI Overviews), YouTube (Ask button, summaries), GitHub Copilot, Pixiv/DeviantArt AI images, Reddit Answers, Facebook AI chat, TikTok AI videos, and X/Twitter Grok.
• Supports a broad range of browsers and operating systems, including desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile (Android, iOS).
• An optional "Extra" list provides more experimental filters, potentially impacting site functionality or accuracy.
• Certain advanced filters (scriptlets) require enabling "trusted" sources in the adblocker for full functionality, such as YouTube auto-dubbing.

Maintenance & Community

The project is maintained by Stevoisiak. Community feedback and issue reporting are primarily handled via GitHub issues. Direct contact is available via Bluesky (@stevoisiak.bsky.social) or email (Stevoisiak(at)gmail.com). No specific roadmap, sponsorship, or partnership details are provided.

Licensing & Compatibility

• License: The repository's README does not explicitly state a software license.
• Compatibility: Works with uBlock Origin, AdGuard, Adblock, Adblock Plus, and Brave's integrated adblocker. It is explicitly incompatible with Opera's built-in adblocker and uBlock Origin for Opera, and does not function with Pi-hole.

Limitations & Caveats

• This list focuses on hiding AI features, not blocking AI-generated content from search engine results.
• Opera browser integration is problematic.
• The "Extra" filter list carries a risk of false positives, potentially blocking legitimate content.
• Advanced scriptlet filters require enabling "trusted" sources, introducing potential security considerations.
• YouTube auto-dubbing filters have known limitations, particularly when loading videos via direct URLs.