In 2023, Google introduced a new system to catch and remove fake reviews faster from Google Search and Google Maps. Thanks to this new technology, Google removed 45% more fake reviews compared to the year before. Every day, Google gets about 20 million contributions like reviews and photos for its Maps and Search services. Last year, Google started using a new way to find and get rid of fake reviews. This method uses machine learning, a type of computer program that gets better at finding patterns the more it's used. It looks for signs that reviews might not be genuine, such as the same review posted for many businesses or a sudden increase in very good or very bad reviews for a business. This system can spot single fake reviews and larger scams. For example, it found a scam where people were offered money to write fake reviews or click on ads. Google's technology noticed a lot of suspicious reviews quickly. Then, Google's team looked more closely at these reviews, es...