Google Search Algorithm Documents , Have Been Leaked.
On May 29, Google confirmed that 2,500 internal documents have been leaked, The Verge reports.
The documents contain data that the
company uses for its search algorithm. .
Google spokesperson
Davis Thompson issued a statement.
We would caution against making
inaccurate assumptions about
Search based on out-of-context, outdated or incomplete information. , Davis Thompson, Google spokesperson, via statement.
We’ve shared extensive
information about how Search
works and the types of factors
that our systems weigh, while also
working to protect the integrity
of our results from manipulation, Davis Thompson, Google spokesperson, via statement.
The leaked documents suggest that the tech
giant may collect and use data that it
previously denied using for rankings.
such as "clicks, Chrome user data
and more," The Verge reports.
However, it's not clear what data is actually utilized to rank searches, as some info could be outdated or used for training purposes.
Nevertheless, the leak is likely to
make waves throughout "search engine optimization (SEO), marketing and
publishing industries," The Verge reports.
