Whereas the search results themselves go ABC News, Yahoo, and NBC, it seems a bit weird to also include AOL and Yahoo (and small web, though arguably that might be an exception) alongside verifiable large news sources. The search is for Walz, and I’m just looking for more useful news sources.
I’d argue that small web sources, or even reposted content like Yahoo, should be separated in some way from original reporting sources in a news context. Yahoo routinely just reposts content from other news websites, etc.
Here's the LLM summarized verison:
Proposal:
Apply "original source" prioritization and "aggregator downranking" logic to the News Widget, similar to how the search engine handles ad-heavy or low-utility sites.
Key Points:
Prioritize Primary Sources: Favor original reporting from verifiable outlets (e.g., ABC, NBC, AP) over aggregators that primarily license or repost content.
Reduce Syndication Clutter: Downrank or group redundant results from platforms like Yahoo and AOL, which often host identical articles, to prevent them from crowding out unique coverage.
Source Categorization: Clearly distinguish between "Verifiable Large News" and "Small Web/Independent" sources within the widget to help users identify the nature and accountability of the reporting.
Improve Utility: Ensure the widget serves as a tool for finding the "source of truth" rather than a collection of mirrored content.
Goal:
To provide a cleaner, more authoritative news experience by rewarding original journalism and reducing the visibility of duplicate syndicated content.
