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522. Is Google Getting Worse?

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Google, Apple, and the Search Engine Dilemma

This chapter examines Google's financial ties to Apple to remain the default search engine, while also narrating Yelp's emergence and its subsequent rivalry with Google. It highlights concerns over search quality amid rising misinformation and the shift in Google's priorities from user-focused content to monetization strategies.

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