This is How Google May Interfere Into Democracy
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past,” wrote George Orwell in his infamous book, 1984. In light of the Project Veritas video exposing a clear bias in Google’s algorithm, it is more important than ever to confront reality. Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has an enormous influence on the dissemination of information and given the corporation’s bias, it is unconscionable to allow this Internet giant to continue unchecked.
The Process Behind Google’s Algorithms
Google’s original motto was “don’t be evil.” According to Gizmodo, Google’s code of conduct stated that “don’t be evil” should guide how the corporation provides users with information. Google’s code of conduct: “It’s about providing our users unbiased access to information, focusing on their needs and giving them the best products and services that we can. But it’s also about doing the right thing more generally.” Passive observers will find little fault with such a positive motto for conducting business. In fact, many will find this cause noble for a corporate entity, especially one dedicated to democratizing information for all.
Google and its affiliates currently account for roughly 90 percent of all Internet searches. According to Google’s Search page, Google organizes information about webpages in…
