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| Google will tell you what is true and what is false.. |
| 2017-04-08 |
| Keep in mind that Google is very left wing. So you can take a guess what they consider 'true' and what they consider 'false'. Millions of people will believe them because, well they are google! Do no evil and all that. With a particular definition of evil.... Sadly this article is likely true. [Guardian] Google is to start displaying fact-checking labels in its search results to highlight news and information that has been vetted and show whether it is considered to be true or false, as part of its efforts to help combat the spread of misinformation and fake news. The fact-checking feature, which was first introduced to Google News in the UK and US in October, will now be displayed as an information box in general search results as well as news search results globally. The small snippets display information about the claim made by a particular page or site and who made the claim, as well as the results of fact checking on the highlighted claim. The fact checks are not performed by Google, but by named trusted publishers and fact-checkers using an open system to mark claims as having been checked. Cong Yu from Google and Justin Kosslyn from fact-check partner Jigsaw AKA the Ministry of Truth. Yes that *is* a 1984 reference. said: "With thousands of new articles published online every minute of every day, the amount of content confronting people online can be overwhelming. And unfortunately, not all of it is factual or true, making it hard for people to distinguish fact from fiction. "As we Tell people what to think and how to think it. make fact checks more visible in search results, we believe people will have an easier time reviewing and assessing these fact checks, and making their own informed opinions." How long before its illegal to publish or think so-called 'fake news'? Some are already suggesting making it a criminal offense. Now pardon me while I either adjust, or strengthen my tinfoil hat. |
| Posted by:CrazyFool |
| #9 BS. I will tell you what is true and what is false. All you have to do is ask. |
| Posted by: KBK 2017-04-08 20:12 |
| #8 Google has retired their old slogan of "Don't be evil" in favor of the new "on your knees, bitch". |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2017-04-08 12:13 |
| #7 Sometimes I use DuckDuckGo. It is a no frills search engine that does not store cookies and track you. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2017-04-08 12:11 |
| #6 I wonder if this report will be rated true or false. |
| Posted by: Matt 2017-04-08 10:47 |
| #5 #2 reminds me of another behemoth who said only their 'one size fits all' product will rule the automated world refusing to give the customers what they wanted. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2017-04-08 08:41 |
| #4 Trust no one. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2017-04-08 08:28 |
| #3 and don't trust SNOPES either |
| Posted by: Frank G 2017-04-08 06:02 |
| #2 A huge opportunity for other search engines? |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2017-04-08 03:00 |
| #1 First we had behind the scenes manipulation of the algorithms, then the outsiders started Google Bombing, and now we return to start with an open in-your-face Ministry of Truth. The Internet just isn't what they told it would be... |
| Posted by: magpie 2017-04-08 01:47 |