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May 22, 2023 | 02:21 AM

#11

kgf3076

Joined: Jul 2005

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From: Here, naturally.

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Originally Posted by fltsfshr

I ran my name through Google just to see what's out there. I could not believe the errors I saw across the board. From an ancestry and geographic standpoint, lots were missing or data was incorrect. Then I looked at current information. That was just as bad. Lots of errors and no way to correct them.

I started looking at this as I'm suddenly being inundated with a lot of robocalls. I found my phone number attached to people I have no clue who they are. I found I'm on the board of companies I have no clue who they are. Is there an autocorrect program out there or better yet an erase me program?

SISO still applies and if there are that many errors at this level think how that populates through every other data analysis based upon erroneous input.

No reputable credit research or reputational company is going to use Google to find your information. Why should they when they have three credit reporting companies that will give them every bit of information they require to make an informed decision. There actually may be an up-side to having all that misinformation available, anyone who would use Google to find you is gong to spend a lot of time running down incorrect information. In my former work life we called that "Security through obscurity."

May 22, 2023 | 07:48 AM

#12

boltonblue

Joined: Jul 2002

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From: bolton

I've found several instances of other folks who share my name out there.
it's actually a pretty distinguished crowd.

May 22, 2023 | 09:24 AM

#13

tof

Joined: Apr 2007

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From: Long Beach, MS

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Originally Posted by fltsfshr

I agree but consider this. Find your new favorite AI site and type in "Write a biography of (your name here) born (when you were born) .in (where you were born)
Let me know how you come out.

I did exactly as you suggested. ChatGTP made us a fictitious biography. Here is one excerpt:
"In addition to his work in curriculum development and educational policy, [TOF] also made valuable contributions as an author and speaker. He penned numerous articles and books, sharing his insights and experiences with fellow educators, policymakers, and researchers. His writings continue to serve as a source of inspiration and guidance for those striving to create meaningful change in education."

I've never been a teacher, except as a BSA Adult Leadership instructor. My degree is in Accounting and my career has been exclusively in information technology and data analysis.

May 22, 2023 | 12:51 PM

#14

fltsfshr

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Put you name into a search engine. Use quotation marks on it and on "speaker and author" or any other phrase from your biography. I wonder if you'll find it.