Google 'fixes' issues with voting search results that weren't actually broken | TechCrunch
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Google responded to concerns about its search engine by stating that it has "fixed" issues with the "where to vote" panel, despite it functioning correctly.
Elon Musk highlighted discrepancies in search results for voting queries related to Harris and Trump, implying biased display choices by Google that sparked conspiracy theories.
Google clarified that the variance in search results related to names like "Harris" and "Trump" was based on geographic relevance, not bias, as "Harris" is a Texas county.
Despite explanations debunking the biased claims, Google opted to adjust the appearance of the "where to vote" panel to address public concern and improve transparency.
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