FTC warns Google over alleged partisan Gmail spam filtering
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FTC chair Andrew Ferguson warned Google about potential partisan bias in Gmail's spam filters, citing reports that Republican-linked emails are more likely to be marked as spam, which could violate fair trade practices. Google responded that their filters are applied objectively across all political ideologies. The issue highlights ongoing concerns about censorship and bias in digital platforms.
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