Google's algorithm change under scrutiny

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu answered questions from members of parliament at the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Planning and Budget Committee. Minister Uraloğlu made statements regarding Google's algorithm change and social media platforms.

"WE DO NOT HAVE A PROHIBITIVE MINDSET ON SOCIAL MEDIA"

Also making statements regarding social media platforms at the committee, Minister Uraloğlu stated that the European Union has taken measures to ensure the safety of users of major social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Minister Uraloğlu reported that the aforementioned measures aim to prevent illegal content.

Providing information about the measures taken regarding social media in countries such as America, the United Kingdom, and Australia, Uraloğlu continued his words as follows:

“We are truly not of a prohibitive mindset on social media; but everyone really needs to know their place. Are we going to stay silent about everything put there? Should we not intervene at all in a medium that has no discipline and insults all our national and spiritual values? But let me tell you this, we definitely have a much freer approach than the social media platform providers.”

"IF NECESSARY, WE WILL PURSUE THIS MATTER WITH THE COMPETITION AUTHORITY"

Minister Uraloğlu also made statements and evaluations regarding the question about Google's algorithm change causing a drop in the visibility of some news sites. Minister Uraloğlu said, “We are following this issue with Google Turkey; if necessary, we will pursue this matter with the Competition Authority.” 

News Source: 12punto