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Online search engine auto-completions make it faster for users to search and
access information. However, they also have the potential to reinforce and
promote stereotypes and negative opinions about a variety of social groups. We
study the characteristics of search auto-completions in two different
linguistic and cultural contexts: Baidu and Google. We find differences between
the two search engines in the way they suppress or modify original queries, and
we highlight a concerning presence of negative suggestions across all social
groups. Our study highlights the need for more refined, culturally sensitive
moderation strategies in current language technologies.
