Google claims it fixed discrepancy showing poll locations for Harris searches, but not Trump
SUMMARY
Google has addressed a 'discrepancy' that occurred when users searched for “Where can I vote for Harris” and received an interactive map of polling locations, while searches for “Where can I vote for Trump” yielded no such result. The issue arose due to Google’s algorithm mistakenly associating the term "Harris" with Harris County, Texas, where Houston is located, rather than Vice President Kamala Harris. Google acknowledged the issue and confirmed it had been fixed. This discrepancy sparked backlash on social media, with tech figures like Elon Musk pointing out the apparent bias. Musk shared a screen recording highlighting the problem. While similar searches for "Where can I vote for Kamala" didn’t trigger the interactive map either, the fix was promptly implemented. Google’s acknowledgment of the issue comes amid ongoing scrutiny over big tech’s role in elections, particularly from conservatives critical of content moderation practices on social media platforms.
