Monday, June 12, 2006

What if Google were evil?

OR,

Insert myhahahahaha *HERE*

The Wired News reporter Lore Sjöberg muses on what the internet darling would be like if it abandoned its "Don't be evil" mantra and starting rolling out some truly useful diabolical services.
Google Torture

Sure, Google provides access to nearly all the public information on the web, but what about data people aren't willing to share? Google could enhance its core search engine by deploying goons and/or thugs to beat information out of people -- anything from the location of their valuables to interesting sports trivia. Finally you can search on terms like "why did my neighbor come home at 3 a.m. all last week" and expect to get some real answers.
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