Microsoft says error caused 'Tank Man' Bing censorship

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Microsoft blamed an “accidental human error” for its Bing search engine not showing image results for the query “Tank Man”.

The phrase relates to the iconic image of a lone protester standing before tanks in China’s Tiananmen Square during demonstrations in 1989.

On Friday users who searched for the term reported receiving the message: “There are no results for tank man”.

It prompted accusations of possible censorship on the protest anniversary.

“Tank Man” is often used to describe a man, who