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Google recently took some time out and clarified<\/a> a few things through its official blog post with regards to queries and controversies surrounding its autocomplete algorithm searches. According to Google, it has received a number of queries from users wanting to know exactly how the autocomplete algorithm functions.<\/p>\n

Google\u2019s autocomplete algorithm basically filters out search information related to a person\u2019s name consisting of terms that maybe considered to be derogatory or offensive. Google\u2019s VP, Product Management- Search Division, Tamar Yehoshua says,<\/p>\n

We made this change a while ago following feedback that Autocomplete too often predicted offensive, hurtful or inappropriate queries about people. This filter operates according to the same rules no matter who the person is\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the official clarification, Yeshoshua had no qualms in accepting the fact that Google\u2019s autocomplete algorithm is not a perfect, as the output keeps changing frequently. Predictive searches depend on a number of factors, including popularity and freshness of the search terms. But given the fact that search activity often varies, the terms that appear in Autocomplete may change over a period of time.<\/p>\n

The VP also welcomed feedback and scrutiny regarding its autocomplete searches by saying that it helps the company to provide better services to its end users.<\/p>\n

From the beginning, our approach has been to provide the most relevant answers, and we\u2019ll continue doing just that.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Google recently took some time out and clarified a few things through its official blog post with regards to queries and controversies surrounding its autocomplete algorithm searches. According to Google, it has received a number of queries from users wanting to know exactly how the autocomplete algorithm functions. 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