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Google's new autosuggestion rules stop 'biased' US election searches

In an expansion of its policies, Google says it will remove predictions that could be interpreted as claims for or against any candidate or political party.

The search giant also said it would be removing predictions which could be interpreted as a claim about participation in the election.

This includes statements about voting methods and requirements, as well as suggestions about the integrity of legitimacy of the electoral process.

President Donald Trump has suggested that his supporters commit voter fraud by voting twice in the presidential election, once by mail and once in person.

Mr Trump said people should vote both by mail and in-person to check if their ballots are tabulated or if they are able to vote a second time.

The president has repeatedly threatened technology companies, including Google, for claimed bias towards Democrats, something the companies have often denied.

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Author: The Independent

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