As dissatisfaction with search quality grows among users, European organizations are exploring alternative solutions, including the Open Web Index initiative. This non-search engine system allows emerging search engines to access a public index, reducing dependence on established giants like Google and Bing. With trials commencing next month, this collaborative effort involves universities and tech companies working towards providing nonprofit alternatives to the ad-driven search ecosystem dominated by major US tech firms, amidst increasing regulatory scrutiny from EU governments.
According to the Open Web project, the centralization of search indexes gives companies like Google disproportionate control over the global web, leading to a decline in search quality.
The Open Web Index aims to provide an alternative, functioning as a digital library, allowing new search engines to retrieve files and web pages without dependence on major tech firms.
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