DuckDuckGo downranks Russian disinformation

[steelo]

I get it, Russian propaganda is bad. However, this is a VERY slippery slope, I mean, what will they censure next? Will it be based upon their own geo political views? IMO, their job is to serve the information and allow the end user to decide.

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DuckDuckGo’s CEO announced on Twitter that the company has "down-ranked" several websites associated with Russian disinformation amid its invasion of Ukraine. 

DuckDuckGo is a search engine that allows users to surf the web without anyone tracking their history, according to the website. 

 

 

 

"Like so many others I am sickened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the gigantic humanitarian crisis it continues to create. #StandWithUkraine

 

 

In addition to "down-ranking" websites aimed to spread disinformation about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the company is also providing quick links to credible sources of information as events of the invasion unfold, Weinberg added. 

 

Some users of DuckDuckGo were not thrilled with Weinberg’s announcement as the limitations put on websites allegedly linked to Russian disinformation go against the reason the search engine was formed in the first place. 

 

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/duckduckgo-down-ranks-websites-linked-to-russian-disinformation-ceo-says

[bmx6454]

duck duck go has been going downhill for some time now, not surprised that they are outright censoring now.

[HeroRareheart]

I suppose the question to ask is do they have a duty to make sure the information the search engine provides meets some kind of standard or not and if so to what degree?

[steelo]

Just now, bmx6454 said:

duck duck go has been going downhill for some time now, not surprised that they are outright censoring now.

It's a shame because it seemed to be the best mobile browser while (supposedly) protecting your data and not skewing search results.

[bmx6454]

1 minute ago, HeroRareheart said:

I suppose the question to ask is do they have a duty to make sure the information the search engine provides meets some kind of standard or not and if so to what degree?

this is dangerous though, no matter where you align politically. who decides what the "standards" are? you may agree with them one day, then disagree the next. i agree with op that information should be freely given, and allow people to decide for themselves.

[Skiiwee29]

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