The Internet: How Search Works

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John and Akshaya emphasize the importance of search and machine learning teams in Google and Bing, highlighting the responsibility of providing accurate answers to users worldwide while considering the positive impact of AI on society. Search engines pre-scan the web to create search indexes, enabling real-time responses to user queries, with algorithms like Google's PageRank evolving to combat spam and deliver more relevant results.

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  • John from Google focuses on delivering top-notch answers to users globally through search and machine learning technologies.
  • Akshaya, part of the Bing team, stresses the significance of AI and machine learning positively impacting society by considering user interactions.

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  • How do search engines provide real-time responses?

    By pre-scanning the web and storing information.

  • What factors influence search result rankings?

    Page titles, word proximity, and external links.

  • Who emphasizes the importance of user interaction with AI?

    Akshaya from the Bing search team.

  • What is John's role at Google?

    Leading the search and machine learning teams.

  • How do algorithms evolve to improve search results?

    By combating spam and providing relevant information.

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"Search Engines: Providing Answers, Combatting Spam"

  • John leads the search and machine learning teams at Google, emphasizing the responsibility of providing the best answers to users worldwide.
  • Akshaya, from the Bing search team, highlights the importance of considering how users will interact with artificial intelligence and machine learning to make a positive impact on society.
  • Search engines pre-scan the web to store information in a search index, enabling real-time responses to user queries without needing to search the entire internet.
  • Algorithms like Google's PageRank determine search result rankings based on factors like page titles, word proximity, and external links, evolving to combat spam and provide more accurate and relevant results.
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