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Bing Displays Altered Search Page for 'Google' Queries

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🌀 Microsoft Bing displays misleading Google-like search page. Users searching for “Google” on Microsoft Bing are encountering a deceptive search interface that mimics Google’s design, complete with a Google-like doodle and an additional search field. This altered page promotes Google’s services while obscuring Bing’s branding, leading some users to believe they are on a different search engine. Critics, including Google’s VP of Chrome, have condemned this tactic as a ploy to confuse users and limit their choices. The custom search page also appears for Yandex but not for other search engines like DuckDuckGo. Microsoft has yet to respond to inquiries about this feature, raising concerns about user trust and transparency.

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