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> What would be a viable way for Google to fix this that doesn't hurt users? If they are prioritizing Google Shopping results, as is alleged, stop doing that o
by whyenot 12y ago
> What would be a viable way for Google to fix this that doesn't hurt users?
If they are prioritizing Google Shopping results, as is alleged, stop doing that or otherwise biasing search results to favor Google products.
- tajen 12y agoThis raises a very difficult question: Given the results are personnalized and the algorithm a secret, how can we bring proof? Same question for many companies who can hide behind the absence of measurable data, because they keep it secret.
- ocdtrekkie 12y agoThere is a decent likelihood the EU court will mandate Google to provide the court this information. With any luck, some of it will end up public, though Google will probably try to leave the EU as a whole before they'd give up their search formula.