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Search platforms rewrite the rules of online shopping
February 18, 2026
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news:

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Search platforms rewrite the rules of online shopping

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Major search platforms may strategically obfuscate search results to increase their profits, a new study from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business finds.

By influencing organic search results and placing what they believe to be the "best" products in sponsored positions, platforms . . .

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