[LINK] Should Google Tweak the News We Consume? [Was: ALRC Discussion Paper re Classification System]

[David Boxall]

On 30/09/2011 4:04 PM, stephen at melbpc.org.au wrote:
> ...
> Should Google Tweak the News We Consume?
> ...
No.

Do we need effective alternatives to Google? Yes.

Any search engine is in too strong a position. Censorship and 
manipulation are too tempting. Our current situation is dangerous.

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