Google’s ‘Jew’ Problem
David Lange
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We are used to seeing Google things really wrong when it comes to Israel and the Jews.
Like when they offered up those offensive, anti-Israel search suggestions
Or when Google Earth moved places out of Israel
Or when Google Maps got gamed by the haters
And don’t get me started on YouTube, owned by Google
But Google’s latest has crossed into really antisemitic territory.
Up until a few hours ago, this is what you saw when you typed in ‘Jew’ into Google Translate (hat tip: Ido Daniel)
Thankfully, after many complaints, Google removed it from Google Translate – so I guess they admitted this is entirely wrong and offensive.
Great, right?
Except, Google Translate was bringing the definition from Google’s dictionary, which appears when you search ‘Jew’ – and still appears
Granted, Google designates the verb offensive, but I am not entirely sure why Google has chosen to show it at all- especially given that their search results do not always show a definition.
For instance, if you Google ‘Christian’ or ‘Muslim’, no definition appears. Why then does the word ‘Jew’ merit a definition – including an antisemitic one?
Google customer support number is 650-253-0000. Just saying.
Update: This definition was also apparently appearing until a few hours ago.
Hey @Google, why can’t you find definitions of “European” that don’t involve anti-Israel sentiments? Who came up with these appalling examples? pic.twitter.com/gZMSEFUx6u
— HonestReporting (@HonestReporting) November 22, 2017
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