Google has recently been referred to as a “compromised platform” by social media users after Elon Musk disclosed an odd feature of the search engine which goes about searching before 2023
Google has been dubbed a “compromised platform” by social media users following Elon Musk’s recent disclosure about the platform’s features.
What happens when you search for ‘Google before 2023’ and how to do it
Use “before:2023” at the start of your search string if you have to conduct a Google search, according to a screenshot of a “pro-tip” that someone shared. This tip was also shared by Musk. You obtain an entirely different set of findings by using this tip.
Another person mentioned that someone recently posted a tip about adding “before:2023” to Google web searches and he forgot who it was but it made a huge difference. The user thanked the person for giving this tip.
Many discussed the search engine in the post’s comments section. One person mentioned that it’s time for Elon and 𝕏 to create their own search Engine. According to this user, both the Democratic Party and the FBI control Google’s search engine.
Google search “before:2023” at beginning of your search for different set of results. Interesting pic.twitter.com/jpy9pICQFj
— healthcare is a right (@Imawakenow2020) April 20, 2024
Someone else commented, “I’ll just keep avoiding Google. Platform compromise”
“Google … also the enemy of the people!!!” one user said, while another wrote, “@elonmusk when are you going to roll out a search engine? The world need’s access to ALL information, not just propaganda.”
How Google is a compromised platform?
It seems that the term “compromised platform” is applied to Google in a few different circumstances.
Can't find anything in Google because ai generated garbage? Retry your search with before:2023
— wendell (@tekwendell) April 18, 2024
Manipulation of search engine results: Following Elon Musk’s revelation of an odd feature, social media users have referred to Google as a “compromised platform.” Musk claims that if you include “before:2023” in your Google search queries, you’ll receive an entirely other set of results, some of which may be more helpful.
Compromised cloud accounts: Google Cloud, a remote storage platform, has experienced problems with compromised accounts. This change appears to have an impact on the search algorithm and may filter out AI-generated SEO content1. These accounts have occasionally been used for bitcoin mining. 86% of recently hijacked Google Cloud accounts, according to Google, were engaged in these kinds of mining operations.