Conservatives rally around claims of bias at Alphabet Conservatives rally around claims of bias at Alphabet If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Breitbart published a leaked video from Google’s first all-hands meeting after the 2016 US presidential election on Wednesday, in a move that could serve as ammunition for claims that the tech company has acted in ways that are biased against conservatives.
Main Idea: Breitbart published a leaked Google all-hands video that conservatives are using to argue that Alphabet shows bias against them.
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The leaked video may deepen public distrust in Google and Alphabet, which can make voters and consumers more skeptical about search results and online ads.
The story may push more debate about fairness and transparency at big tech companies, which could lead to clearer rules and better oversight.
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