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Google doesn't do evil?

Anyone ever noticed some odd creepy things about google on occasion? Whatever it may be. Just a 'small' example here.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=helford&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=41szV6mRMIr2-AGn9pTQAg

They call Helford river a 'stream in Europe'.
(edited 7 years ago)
Well, yeah, it is a stream in Europe. Try other rivers: They're all in as in [continent].
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Original post by SaucissonSecCy
Anyone ever noticed some odd creepy things about google on occasion? Whatever it may be. Just a 'small' example here.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=helford&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=41szV6mRMIr2-AGn9pTQAg

They call Helford river a 'stream in Europe'.


Why is that creepy?
I'm sometimes at a loss for words at some of the things that come up in the suggestions based on what a lot of people have searched before. I wonder how these people get through life if they have to google this things tbh. Typing "is it impossible to" brings up some interesting results.
Original post by M14B
Why is that creepy?


I suppose it's because of a build up of mildly mischevious/sinister things I've seen on there.. It seemed like Americans calling a Brit river a stream, cheekily.
Original post by WoodyMKC
I'm sometimes at a loss for words at some of the things that come up in the suggestions based on what a lot of people have searched before. I wonder how these people get through life if they have to google this things tbh. Typing "is it impossible to" brings up some interesting results.


Yeah, I think there is mischief, and data mining and government collaboration, and algorithms etc will only increase it.
there are plenty of other search engines. just Google them...

:rofl:

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