Google Blurs the Line Between Sponsored and Results
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Google is introducing a feature to hide sponsored results in search after they've been viewed, blurring the line between sponsored and organic results, with users considering the implications for search result quality and advertising transparency.
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southwindcg
3 months ago
Actual title: "Google will let you hide sponsored results in search — after you’ve seen them"
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