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Google pulls out PM Modi image from its top ten criminals list

Internet giant Google which was in the middle of a controversy, after PM Narendra Modi's images started appearing in image search results for query on "Top 10 criminals in India". As a corrective measure, Google has taken off the PM’s image and also issued a statement.

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As a corrective measure, Google has taken off the PM’s image and also issued a statement.

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"These results trouble us and are not reflective of the opinions of Google. Sometimes, the way images are described on the internet can yield surprising results to specific queries. We apologize for any confusion or misunderstanding this has caused. We're continually working to improve our algorithms to prevent unexpected results like this," a Google spokesperson said in a statement.

Google defended the goof-up by saying that the error " was due to a British daily which had an image of Modi and erroneous metadata.

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