Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Bing's Deceptive Design

Microsoft recently faced backlash for mimicking Google's search interface on Bing, attempting to trick users into believing they were using Google Search. This deceptive tactic involved displaying a Google-like search box when users searched for 'Google' on Bing, with a design that included features like a Google Doodle. Google's response, particularly from Parisa Tabriz, a top executive at Google Chrome, was critical, highlighting it as another instance of Microsoft's attempts to limit user choice. Following negative reactions, Microsoft quietly removed the misleading design, although a residual search bar still appears to encourage users to stay on Bing. This incident is part of a broader pattern of Microsoft's controversial strategies to boost Bing's usage against Google's dominant market share in search engines. Despite Microsoft's efforts, Google continues to lead the market significantly, with Microsoft struggling to increase Bing's relatively small share.