But creators of CSEs also have the option of ceding some control to trusted online users, allowing them to contribute to inclusion and categorization of sites in the custom index. In theory, this should result in a better search experience for everyone.
Google stands to benefit from community contributions, too. "I think Google will get a lot of learning out of this," says Greg Sterling, founder of research and consulting firm Sterling Market Intelligence. "One of the things that Google is trying to do is deepen the results on its own site. This is an interesting human editorial layer."
Mayer says Google doesn't have any immediate plans for all the data that users will generate in the process of creating CSEs. However, she acknowledges that the company may find uses for it in the future.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
