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"A new project from Google is trying to learn \"how everyday people use the Internet\" \u2014 by looking over their shoulders while surfing the web. \nThe project, called Screenwise, is accepting volunteers to install a browser extension that will share browsing information with Google. \"What we learn from you, and others like you, will help us improve Google products and services and make a better online experience for everyone,\" Google says on the Screenwise site. \nVolunteers earn a $5 Amazon gift card just for signing up and can earn up to $25. Google requires volunteers be at least 13 years old, have a Google account and be willing to use Chrome. \nGoogle told Search Engine Land:\n\u201CLike many other web and media companies, we do panel research to help better serve our users by learning more about people\u2019s media use, on the web and elsewhere. This panel is one such small project that started near the beginning of the year. Of course, this is completely optional to join. People can choose to participate if it\u2019s of interest (or if the gift appeals) and everyone who does participate has complete transparency and control over what Internet use is being included in the panel. People can stay on the panel as long as they\u2019d like, or leave at any time.\u201D\nCheck out the video above to learn more. Would you be willing to let Google watch how you use the web? Share your thoughts in the comments below. \nThumbnail image courtesy of iStockphoto, alija\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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