New Rule Requires Political Ads to Disclose Use of AI
In a major step towards transparency, Google has announced that political ads on its platforms, including YouTube, will now have to disclose if artificial intelligence (AI) was used to alter images or sounds in the ad. The new rule will require a prominent disclaimer to be displayed if AI was used to meaningfully change the message or claims of the ad by altering its visual or audio content.
The timing of this change is significant, as it will go into effect in November – just a year before the U.S. presidential election. This means that the use of AI in election advertising will be under greater scrutiny. The impact may also be felt in other countries such as the EU, India, and South Africa.
This development comes as some political campaigns, like that of Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, have already been utilizing AI tools in their messaging. For example, a recent ad included AI-generated images of Donald Trump hugging Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Republican National Committee also aired an ad in April featuring AI-generated images of boarded-up stores and military deployment.
In addition to Google’s move, the Federal Election Commission is also taking steps to potentially regulate the use of AI in political ads. Some states have already introduced legislation governing the use of deepfakes in political content, and U.S. Senators have sponsored bills that would require disclaimers in cases of deceptive AI use in political ads.
With the increasing use of AI in political advertising, it is crucial to ensure that viewers are aware of any alterations made using this technology. Google’s new rule is a step towards greater transparency and accountability in political campaigns. It remains to be seen how this will impact the upcoming elections and whether other platforms will follow suit.
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