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Google Bias Under the Microscope - Part 1

Featuring Jack Chambers-Ward

In episode 115, Jack Chambers-Ward of Candour joins the show to chat about bias in Google search results and how these results are influenced by our own perspectives and experiences.

We discuss the influence of language in search queries and examine the potential biases associated with Large Language Models.

We also tackle the important question of Google’s responsibility in surfacing diverse content and discuss approaches that both individuals and organizations can take when handling existing biases.

Episode Time Stamps

  • [0:00] Intro
  • [3:25] Are Google Search Results Bias?
  • [5:05] The Influence of Language in Queries
  • [9:49] Are LLMs Bias?
  • [13:30] Checking Your Own Biases When Searching with Google
  • [21:45] What is Google’s Responsibility in Surfacing Diverse Content?
  • [25:15] How to Handle Existing Biases
  • [28:11] Rapid Fire Rankings

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This Week's guests

Jack Chambers-Ward

Title: SEO Specialist

Company: Candour

Bio: Jack has been working in SEO for almost 5 years (podcasting for 13 ). Jack joined Candour in 2021 and has since been hosting the Search With Candour podcast, as well as working as a core member of the SEO team. Jack also hosts another podcast called Sequelisers which is all about fixing bad movie sequels.

Websites: https://withcandour.co.uk/

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