Google Bans Websites with Harmful Content

New Policy Aimed at Protecting Users from Malicious and Dangerous Material

Effective Immediately, Websites Violating Policy Will Be Demoted or Removed from Search Results

In a significant move to protect users from malicious and harmful content, Google has announced a new policy prohibiting websites with certain types of content from appearing in search results. The policy, which takes effect immediately, applies to websites that promote violence, hate speech, child sexual abuse content, or other illegal or harmful activities.

Google has been working for years to combat these types of websites, but the new policy represents a major step forward. By banning them from search results, Google can make it more difficult for people to find and access this dangerous content.

"Our goal is to protect our users from harmful content and to make the web a safer place," said a Google spokesperson. "This new policy is a significant step in that direction."

The policy will be enforced through a combination of automated and manual review. Websites that violate the policy will be demoted in search results or removed altogether. Website owners will be notified if their website is affected by the policy.

Google's new policy is a welcome step forward in the fight against harmful content online. By banning these types of websites from search results, Google can make the web a safer place for everyone.