Microsoft Bing says suspended 'auto suggest' function in China at government behest

Reuters

17 December, 2021, 11:35 am

Last modified: 17 December, 2021, 11:36 am

Microsoft Bing says suspended 'auto suggest' function in China at government behest

"Bing is a global search platform and remains committed to respect the rule of law and users' right to access information," Bing said on its Chinese search site on Friday

Reuters

17 December, 2021, 11:35 am

Last modified: 17 December, 2021, 11:36 am

A Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 14, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Microsoft Corp's internet search engine Bing said it has been required by a "relevant government agency" to suspend its "auto suggest" function in China for 30 days.

"Bing is a global search platform and remains committed to respect the rule of law and users' right to access information," Bing said on its Chinese search site on Friday.

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