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Google Accused of Suppressing Searches on Alleged Trump Assassination Attempt, Sparking Election Interference Concerns

Jul 29, 2024, 01:09 AM

Google has been accused of suppressing search results related to an alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Multiple users have reported that Google's autocomplete feature does not suggest terms related to the incident, even when similar searches for other political figures are suggested. This has led to widespread speculation and criticism, with some suggesting that the company is intentionally censoring information. Elon Musk and other prominent figures have voiced concerns over potential election interference and bias within Google's search algorithms. Comparisons have been drawn to previous instances where Google was accused of suppressing information, such as during the Hillary Clinton email scandal. Additionally, accusations extend to Google's suppression of Republican fundraising emails in Gmail. Users have pointed out that alternative search engines like Luxxle do not exhibit similar behavior.