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I'd say that this decision by Google stems from regulators and public opnion bashing against misinformation.

Private companies follow the wind of the policies that are there to coerce them. In this case, the policy that is being put in place is that misinformation is dangerous and should be countered.

In 5 years, misinformation could be relegated to Tor networks, where it belongs.




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