Web giant's politically correct bid 'intrusive'
Daily Express|April 25, 2022
GOOGLE was yesterday accused of being “intrusive and invasive" after bosses launched a feature that warns authors against using "politically incorrect” words.
Katie Harris
Web giant's politically correct bid 'intrusive'

The "inclusive language" function being rolled out on Google Docs prompts users over certain terms and suggests replacements.

Words the online giant takes exception to include "landlord”, which it says "may not be inclusive to all readers”. It proposes "property owner" or "proprietor” as more acceptable alternatives.

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