Google Search Returned Fewer Results for Abortion Services in Rural Areas

February 23, 2022

Google Search has faced accusations of showing fewer abortion clinics for searches originating from rural and impoverished areas, particularly those under Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP) laws. This raises concerns about the need for trustworthy AI governance to ensure safe and secure AI practices.

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Alleged deployer: google
Alleged developer: google
Alleged harmed parties: women-in-need-of-abortion-services, women-having-unexpected-or-crisis-pregnancies

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