Google opens Dublin hub to tackle harmful online content


FILE PHOTO A woman walks past the Google offices near the city centre in Dublin July 8 2013

FILE PHOTO: A woman walks past the Google offices near the city centre in Dublin July 8, 2013

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Alphabet unit Google on Wednesday opened a centre to tackle harmful online content, in a move also designed to ease regulatory concerns about how the company and other tech giants police a growing problem on the internet.

The world's most popular search engine, along with other U.S. tech giants, has drawn criticism because of the spread of illegal and harmful content via their platforms, triggering calls for more regulatory action.

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