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by jtxt 1051 days ago
Yeah, I remember noticing Google doing A/B tests on the color of links. A/B test everything! Few may die-- more may live in the long run. (If that's what you're trying to optimize.)
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Loic 1051 days ago
The "famously" tested 41 shades of blue in the 2000's, again a couple of years ago[0] and I am sure they test this again some times to times.

[0]: https://goodui.org/leaks/google-has-been-a-b-testing-link-co...

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carlmr 1051 days ago
If there is a better color then it's guaranteed to save lives in the long run.
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oefnak 1051 days ago
Not if AI kills us all before the test is finished.
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