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by CydeWeys 3797 days ago
This is such an incomprehensible boast. Do I think that you might be able to deliver me handpicked results that are better than a Google search? Sure. Can you do it for me in 100ms or better, and at no cost?

What are you even proposing, human search agents? That's absurd.

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You say that like Google doesn't employ humans to help make their search results better.

They do. Most companies which build their primary product on some form of heuristics have "domain experts" who help filter the wheat from the chaff.

Do I think that you might be able to deliver me handpicked results that are better than a Google search? Sure.

Ok, so you agree partially.

Can you do it for me in 100ms or better

Not all searches require an immediate reply, so I'll just focus on those. Looking at the list of the most expensive keywords on Google, it is safe to say the vast majority consist of searches that do not necessitate a decision at the moment of the first try. Think Attorney, Insurance, Travel.

and at no cost?

Yes. It is free, and ad supported.