Google's Earthquake Alerts Failed to Warn Users in Turkey's Crisis

Google's Android Earthquake Alerts system faced significant failures during the 2023 earthquakes in Turkey. Despite its capability to issue millions of alerts, it only sent a mere 469 critical warnings before the first quake, leaving many unaware of the impending danger.

Experts criticized Google for the delay in acknowledging these shortcomings, emphasizing the need for transparency in such critical technology. The system misjudged the earthquake's magnitude, resulting in insufficient alerts for the public.

Although Google has pledged improvements for future incidents, concerns remain regarding its commitment to openness, especially given the lack of data on performance in subsequent earthquakes.