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Google denies foul-play in search but admits it needs to give consumers more control over voice data

on Jul 3, 2017 | 0 comments

By Jessica Goodfellow

As Google faces scrutiny for anti-competitive practices in written search, what does this mean for its big bet on voice?

News that the European Union has fined Google a record €2.4bn for allegedly fixing search results to favour its own products is the latest in a string of blows to the internet giant aimed at creating a fairer internet ecosystem.

Google’s response when faced with criticism was to contest that it is ‘consumer-first’. It claims to be organised purely by an algorithm that serves the best experience for the consumer.

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Source: The Drum