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Re:Google no longer provides direct URLs in search results by philipov on Saturday September 12, 2026 @12:13AM (#49668738)
Would that company then sell that data back to Google? The consolidation of control of information under a single actor is certainly a factor, but it's not that simple, and it's not the only factor. You shouldn't be so eager to outsource as much of your business intelligence as possible.
Re:Google no longer provides direct URLs in search results by 414techie on Saturday September 12, 2026 @08:57AM (#49671889)
Does whether or not they sell to Google matter?

What’s the alternative? Roll your own custom phone analytics system?

Re:Google no longer provides direct URLs in search results by philipov on Saturday September 12, 2026 @09:15AM (#49672033)
It matters. The alternative is to use a product that doesn't leak your business intelligence to third parties.