Earlier this month, a spoofed Google UI on Bing was discovered, designed to deceive users into thinking they were using Google, which has now been taken down.
Parisa Tabriz, Google's Chrome boss, criticized Microsoft's actions, saying, 'Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but Microsoft spoofing the Google homepage is another tactic in its long history of tricks to confuse users and limit choice.'
Microsoft's manipulation of search results exemplifies its broader strategy of employing deceptive practices aimed at keeping users in its ecosystem, particularly through Bing and Edge.
The quick removal of the disguised Google search page reflects Microsoft's awareness of the backlash against its repeated attempts to mislead users regarding browser choice and search engine usage.
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