It remains to be seen whether Google has factored that possibility into its management decision engine.

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Wonga says it has created a computer programme, called an "automatic risk decision engine", which collates data from lots of sources about applicants before deciding on whether to sanction a loan.

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The search engine giant just announced a decision to incorporate more social results in its search rankings.

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Google keeps the details of its decision-making a secret, since the company is trying to prevent sites from gaming the search engine.

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The governor's decision represents a turning point for a city that was once the industrial capital of America and an engine of its growth.

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