Google blocks search suggestions to stop US election misinformation


The autocomplete feature of the world’s largest search engine regularly recommends full queries once users begin typing words. The company said on Sept 10 it will remove predictions that could be interpreted as claims for or against any candidate or political party. — Dreamstime/TNS

Google said it will block some autocomplete search suggestions to stop misinformation spreading online during the US presidential election in November.

The autocomplete feature of the world’s largest search engine regularly recommends full queries once users begin typing words. The company said on Sept 10 it will remove predictions that could be interpreted as claims for or against any candidate or political party.

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