Google is rolling out more election-related safeguards in YouTube, search and AI

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is rolling out more election-related safeguards in

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, search and AI

As the US speeds toward one of the most consequential elections in its 248-year history,

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is rolling out safeguards to ensure users get reliable information. In addition to the measures it

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late last year, the company

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on Friday that it’s adding election-related guardrails to

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, Search,

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Play and AI products.

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will add information panels above the search results for at least some federal election candidates. The modules, likely similar to

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when searching the web for prominent figures, will include the candidates’ basic details like their political party and a link to

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Search for more info. The company says the panels may also include a link to the person’s official website (or other channel). As Election Day (November 5) approaches,

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’s homepage will also show reminders on where and how to vote.

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Search will include aggregated voter registration resources from state election offices for all users.

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is sourcing that data through a partnership with

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, a nonpartisan nonprofit that works with various companies and organizations “to help voters whenever and wherever they need it.”

Meanwhile, the

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Play Store will add a new badge that indicates an app is from an official government agency. The company outlines its requirements for apps that “communicate government information” in a

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. Approved applications that have submitted the required forms are eligible for the “official endorsement signified by a clear visual treatment on the Play Store.”

As for generative AI, which can be prone to hallucinations that would make Jerry Garcia blush,

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is expanding its election-related restrictions, which were announced late last year. They’ll include disclosures for ads created or generated using AI, content labels for generated content and embedded SynthID digital watermarking for AI-made text, audio, images and video. Initially described as being for Gemini (apps and on the web), the election guardrails will apply to Search AI Overviews,

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AI-generated summaries for Live Chat, Gems (custom chatbots with user-created instructions) and Gemini image generation.

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