Google has updated its review policies to ban people from posting negative reviews of their former employers on its business tool, Google My Business. The move aims to make reviews more accurate and honest, according …

This isn't the first time companies have tried to game the review system. Earlier this month, school children in Europe flooded Google Classroom with one-star reviews in an effort to force it offline. The tactic was f…

The alteration will make it easier for companies to get Google to remove any reviews they consider to be unfair. This should result in ratings becoming more useful for ordinary people. However, some businesses may str…

Google's algorithm uses a complex system to determine the accuracy of reviews. The company uses machine learning to identify patterns in reviews and flag suspicious activity. While the exact mechanics of the algorithm…