Search engines promise to deliver useful results based on our queries. Yet, increasingly, evidence suggests that algorithms may perpetuate existing biases, creating a scenario where privileged viewpoints receive preferential treatment the search landscape. This phenomenon, known as algorithmic bias, undermines the neutrality should be fundamental t
Algorithmic Bias: The Perils of Search Engine Monopolies
Search engines dominate the flow of information, shaping our understanding of the world. Yet, their algorithms, often shrouded in secrecy, can perpetuate and amplify existing societal biases. These bias, stemming from the data used to train these algorithms, can lead to discriminatory consequences. For instance, queries about "best doctors" may uni