**Google** has announced that political advertisements leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to synthetically alter images or sounds must feature a clear disclaimer on platforms such as YouTube. This updated political content policy, effective from mid-November, comes ahead of the U.S. presidential election and other significant elections in India, South Africa, the European Union, and more. This move is in response to the rising use of realistic AI-generated content in political campaigns, as demonstrated by several 2024 U.S. presidential candidates. While Google is not prohibiting the use of AI in political ads entirely, the stipulation ensures transparency. The ban covers not only Google’s platforms but also third-party sites within Google’s ad network.
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