A recent study by the Media Research Center found that Apple News and Google News algorithms suppressed negative stories about Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The study, which reviewed the top 20 morning stories on both platforms from November to July, found that neither Apple News nor Google News featured any negatively framed headlines about El-Sayed in their top stories.

Methodology and Findings

The study used sentiment analysis to classify relevant headlines as negative, neutral, and positive. It found that at least 104 stories from right-leaning outlets about El-Sayed’s record, statements, and policies did not appear in the feeds reviewed. The study also noted that Apple News and Google News each featured only one headline about Michigan’s Senate race, and neither headline focused on controversies involving El-Sayed.

MRC President David Bozell warned that the feeds’ selections could leave voters without a complete picture of a candidate. ‘Most Americans don’t search dozens of news websites every day,’ Bozell said. ‘They open Apple News or Google News and read what’s presented to them.’

Implications and Response

The findings raise questions about whether the platforms are giving users a comprehensive view of major political stories. Bozell said, ‘Google News presents itself as a comprehensive news product, but Google News consumers should not have to wonder whether major, newsworthy reporting about candidates is being left out of what they see.’ Fox News Digital reached out to Apple, Google, and El-Sayed for further comment but did not immediately receive a response.

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