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As Google Search turns 20, its biggest challenge is winning over skeptics


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Google Search is 20 years old today. Judging by the Google Doodle and recent feature upgrades, Google would like the day to be a celebration of how the company's algorithms have evolved over the years, cementing its position as the dominant player in the space.

But, more than ever, tech doesn't exist in a vacuum. Google Search is turning 20 in a time where the public is questioning both our relationship with technology and the fundamental principles and motivations of the companies building it. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter have borne most of the criticism, but Google has been a target as well. Read more...

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