Google says sorry for offensive Michelle Obama image

San Francisco: Google Inc. has apologised for a racially offensive image of Michelle Obama which tops the list when users search for her pictures. The apology came in the form of a text ad above the image titled ``Offensive Search Results'' that states “Sometimes our search results can be offensive. We agree.''

Users who then click on the ad are directed to a letter from Google that explains its results “can include disturbing content, even from innocuous queries'' but notes that Google doesn't endorse content on these websites, Times of India reported.

“We apologise if you've had an upsetting experience using Google,'' the company wrote. Mountain View, California-based Google also posted about the issue in a user support forum. The White House declined to comment. This is not the first time Google has apologised for content in its search results.