Jamie McKane
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The problem with misinformation on Google
Search engines are one of society’s primary gateways to information and people, but they are also conduits for misinformation.
Similar to problematic social media algorithms, search engines learn to serve you what you and others have clicked on before. Because people are drawn to the sensational, this dance between algorithms and human nature can foster the spread of misinformation.
[The Conversation]
Search engines are one of society’s primary gateways to information and people, but they are also conduits for misinformation.
Similar to problematic social media algorithms, search engines learn to serve you what you and others have clicked on before. Because people are drawn to the sensational, this dance between algorithms and human nature can foster the spread of misinformation.
[The Conversation]
