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Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity

Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity

Google's failure to provide adequate early warnings for the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has come under scrutiny. According to the tech company, only 469 "serious" warnings were sent out to users in the affected regions ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake, despite an estimated 10 million people being in the area. The lack of timely and effective warnings has raised concerns about the reliability and effectiveness of Google's earthquake alert system, which is intended to provide crucial information to populations in the path of natural disasters. Experts have highlighted the need for more robust and comprehensive early warning systems to mitigate the impact of such catastrophic events. The article underscores the importance of ensuring that technological solutions are optimized to deliver accurate and actionable information to the public, particularly in the face of life-threatening emergencies. The failure to reach a significant portion of the population affected by the earthquake has prompted calls for Google and other technology companies to reevaluate their disaster preparedness and response strategies.

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