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Gmail's sorting algorithm

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Incident 4032 Report
Gmail’s Inbox Sorting System Reportedly Reduced Visibility of Political Emails and Campaign Calls-to-Action

2018-01-15

Google's Gmail inbox sorting algorithm for political emails was reported by presidential candidates, nonprofits, and advocacy groups for having negative impact on call-to-actions, allegedly suppressing donations and impeding political actions.

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Google

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  • Incident 403
    2 Reports

    Gmail’s Inbox Sorting System Reportedly Reduced Visibility of Political Emails and Campaign Calls-to-Action

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political organizations

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  • Incident 403
    2 Reports

    Gmail’s Inbox Sorting System Reportedly Reduced Visibility of Political Emails and Campaign Calls-to-Action

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political candidates

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 403
    2 Reports

    Gmail’s Inbox Sorting System Reportedly Reduced Visibility of Political Emails and Campaign Calls-to-Action

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Gmail

Incidents implicated systems
  • Incident 403
    2 Reports

    Gmail’s Inbox Sorting System Reportedly Reduced Visibility of Political Emails and Campaign Calls-to-Action

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