Marketplace AI-Only Matching Surfaces Distant Paid Listings Over Dozens of Nearby Providers
A long-time Angi user reports the platform switched to AI-only matching that now surfaces only two electrician options an hour away, despite dozens of qualified providers within 10 miles. The user suspects paid placement is pushing sponsored listings above closer, relevant matches, eroding trust in the platform's recommendations as an honest signal of the best local option.
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