As of today, Google News is looking to empower those affected by libel, or defamation by the written word.
Bloggers have been given the freedom to write about whatever they want, but Google has answered the complaints of those affected by slanderous comments. If Google News publishes something that puts an individual's or company's reputation at stake, Google will let them respond with their side of the story. Their comments will be available via links next to the original story on the Google News page.
This week is a just a trial of the feature; if Google is happy with the results, it could be there to stay.
Google News Answers Libel Complaints
Letting The Offended Defend
Trend Themes
1. Empowered Defamation Response - The trend of empowering individuals and companies affected by libel to respond and defend their reputation against slanderous comments.
2. Integrating User Feedback - The trend of incorporating user feedback and comments to provide a more comprehensive view of news stories and articles.
3. Reputation Management Tools - The trend of developing tools and platforms to help individuals and companies manage their online reputation by addressing libel complaints and defamation issues.
Industry Implications
1. Online Media and News - The online media and news industry can leverage the trend of empowered defamation response to engage users and enhance the credibility and fairness of their content.
2. Technology and Internet - The technology and internet industry can embrace the trend of integrating user feedback to improve platforms and services, including online news aggregators like Google News.
3. Digital Marketing and PR - The digital marketing and PR industry can capitalize on the trend of reputation management tools to assist clients in protecting their brand image and addressing online defamation incidents.