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Posted 9/6/2023, 10:49:09 PM

Google to require politicians to disclose use of AI in election ads

Google will require politicians to disclose use of AI-generated content in election ads on its platforms starting in November.
This includes synthetic media like deepfakes or content generated by AI systems like chatbots or image generators.
Politicians must label ads containing synthetic content to warn viewers.
Google aims to combat potential deception of voters through realistic but fake AI-generated audio/video.
The new rules apply only to ads, not regular YouTube videos.

washingtonpost.com

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Google tests watermark to identify AI images

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Google to require campaign ads to disclose AI use

Google will require verified election advertisers to disclose when their ads have been digitally altered, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), in an effort to promote transparency and responsible political advertising.

9/6/2023

Google to require disclosure of AI use in political ads

Google will require political advertisers to disclose the use of artificial intelligence tools and synthetic content in their ads, becoming the first tech company to implement such a requirement.

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Suspected Chinese operatives using AI generated images to spread disinformation among US voters, Microsoft says

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AI Poised to Disrupt 2024 Election with Fake News and Propaganda, But Also Offers Solutions

AI-generated content is becoming increasingly prevalent in political campaigns and poses a significant threat to democratic processes as it can be used to spread misinformation and disinformation to manipulate voters.

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Posted 9/6/2023, 10:49:09 PM

Google to require politicians to disclose use of AI in election ads

Google will require politicians to disclose use of AI-generated content in election ads on its platforms starting in November.
This includes synthetic media like deepfakes or content generated by AI systems like chatbots or image generators.
Politicians must label ads containing synthetic content to warn viewers.
Google aims to combat potential deception of voters through realistic but fake AI-generated audio/video.
The new rules apply only to ads, not regular YouTube videos.

washingtonpost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/29/2023

It Costs Just $400 to Build an AI Disinformation Machine

8/29/2023

Google tests watermark to identify AI images

8/29/2023

Why Generative AI Political Ads Are An Opportunity To Bring AI Literacy To Everyone

Deceptive generative AI-based political ads are becoming a growing concern, making it easier to sell lies and increasing the need for news organizations to understand and report on these ads.

9/6/2023

Google to require campaign ads to disclose AI use

9/6/2023

Google to require disclosure of AI use in political ads

Google will require political advertisers to disclose the use of artificial intelligence tools and synthetic content in their ads, becoming the first tech company to implement such a requirement.

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Suspected Chinese operatives using AI generated images to spread disinformation among US voters, Microsoft says

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Deepfake Dangers: AI-Generated Disinformation Could Threaten 2024 Election

9/19/2023

AI Poised to Disrupt 2024 Election with Fake News and Propaganda, But Also Offers Solutions

9/20/2023

Google's Algorithm Falters, Ranks AI-Generated 'Tank Man' Image Highly in Search Results

Google's search engines are failing to block fake, AI-generated imagery from its top search results, raising concerns about misinformation and the search giant's ability to handle phony AI material.