Microsoft Bing seemingly censors iconic Tiananmen Square imagery

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  • Microsoft's Bing is not displaying images for "Tank Man," a picture linked to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
  • This image's global censorship is causing concern for many.
  • People are wondering if Chinese censorship policies are affecting global knowledge repositories.
It looks like Bing isn't a fan of the iconic Tank Man image, which depicts a lone man standing in front of tanks following the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. The image's absence comes on the anniversary of the protests.

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