Google is stepping into the fight against would-be terrorists by
altering the search results shown when a user searchers for extremist
content. The change would mean that anyone using the world’s largest search engine to find ISIS-related content would instead be shown anti-radicalisation links.
Google described the plan as a “pilot programme” when a representative from the company appeared in front of the Home Affairs Select Committee on Tuesday . Google executive Dr. Anthony House told MPs.
“We are working on counter-narratives around the world. This year one of the things we’re looking at is we are running two pilot programmes,”
“One is to make sure these types of views are more discoverable. The other is to make sure when people put potentially damaging search terms into our search engine they also find these counter narratives.”
Like Facebook and Twitter, Google has come under scrutiny as a technological way for ISIS supporters to communicate and spread their sick ideas.
It is estimated that over 50,000 Twitter profiles are used by people supporting the so-called Islamic State, also known as Daesh.
It is estimated that over 50,000 Twitter profiles are used by people supporting the so-called Islamic State, also known as Daesh.
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