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To: MeganC
“Hi Megan, I’m Cortana! I’m seeing that your bra needs to be replaced. Would you like me to order you one from one of Microsoft’s partners?”

Besides the privacy issue, there's the recommendation issue.

When I do an internet search for a product I know the engine I use will have a bias for a product. I compensate for this by scrolling down to see what other choices there are.

These internet helpers are going to steer people to only designated sites limiting choice.

The choice will be made for you.

9 posted on 05/07/2018 4:40:16 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
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To: yesthatjallen

Replace the word “product” with “candidate” and that is what drives ALL of this.


13 posted on 05/07/2018 4:56:50 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Ads for Chappaquiddick warn of scenes of tobacco use. What about the hazards of drunk driving?)
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To: yesthatjallen

When I search for a specific business by its exact name, I get four or five other suggestions for companies who sell the same product before I get the one I’m looking for. Infuriating.


20 posted on 05/08/2018 3:07:01 AM PDT by Hardastarboard (Three most annoying words on the internet - "Watch the Video")
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