Google accused of spreading fake news
by Alex Hern from Technology | The Guardian on (#2EX28)
Featured snippets in search function repeatedly shares false information, which can result in Google Home speakers reading out conspiracy theories as fact
Google is facing accusations of spreading fake news, after being repeatedly discovered sharing falsehoods and conspiracy theories through its "featured snippets in search" functionality.
The feature automatically pulls in short answers to common queries from popular websites. It can show them in the search results directly, and is also the basis for the quick answers provided through Google's smart speaker device, the Google Home.
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