The CEOs of TikTok, X/Twitter, Meta, Discord, and Snap are testifying before a Senate Judiciary Committee on online child sexual exploitation, with a focus on Meta's role in the matter. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing lawsuits from multiple states alleging that it designed addictive features on Instagram and Facebook and failed to protect children from online predators. The tech leaders will be questioned about the steps their companies are taking to ensure children's safety online.
Google is accused of prioritizing AI-generated content over human journalism in its search results, leading to a decline in the quality of information available online. The company has defended its actions, citing narrow search queries and denying any bias towards AI-generated content. However, concerns persist about the impact on credible journalism and the prevalence of SEO-optimized, AI-generated content designed for commercial purposes.
As Google celebrates its 25th anniversary, Al Jazeera visualizes the most popular global search terms throughout the years. Google's search engine, initially developed by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, quickly became the most popular due to its innovative PageRank algorithm. With a global market share of about 92 percent, Google has become an integral part of our daily lives. The top searched categories include people/celebrities/politicians, technology products, sports events, disasters/accidents, and movies/TV shows/songs.
