With the calendar year 2024 marking the next US presidential election. Google has taken new measures to ensure that its generative AI tools do not create misleading content by mistake. Google had earlier declared that all queries related to elections would not be permitted using the company’s Gemini AI model. Still, this time, the decision applies to any similar models. which include Search AI Overviews. YouTube AI-generated summaries for Live Chat, Gems and AI images in Gemini.
Extending Restrictions to Multiple AI Products
The new safeguards mean that these AI tools would not respond to any queries concerning elections or generate election-related content. Google took this step because of the risk associated with generative AI and, especially, the risk of its being used for disinformation and making untrue allegations about elections” “Especially for federal and state-wide elections, our users expect and rely on accurate and up-to-date information about ongoing candidates, voting mechanisms, and election outcomes from us. This expectation applies from everyday information as well as election-related events… and such new technologies are able to make blunders in the course of learning or with the advent of this information,” “”” said Laurie Richardson, vice president of Trust and Safety at Google.
AI Addressing the Risks of Misinformation
One of the greatest threats to the 2020 Presidential elections was the existence of disinformation, and as generative artificial intelligence technology understands, there will be more and more of it in 2024. Generative AI applications that are able to synthesize words, pictures, and even videos are still in their infancy and are still making blunders where possible especially in complex and changing scenes like that of an election. So as to reduce the chances of such misinformation and retain the confidence of users on its websites, Google has opted not to allow the publishing of any stories related to elections in any way generated by AIs.
How the Audit #2 With Focus on Relevant Information is Done
Besides these AI restrictions, Google is rolling out new features across. Its platforms are aimed at assisting users in finding appropriate and trustworthy information relating to elections. For example, it is expected that Google Search will soon be equipped with tools aimed at helping people who want to know more about how to register to vote and the need to do so within the democratic system.
AI Boosting Trust and Verification Tools
Another site that is part of Google’s Google’s in discussing the election is YouTube. Just before the election, YouTube will remind users about it. Where and how they can vote, and other features that assist users in obtaining useful information. The political candidates and political parties will be introduced. These measures are part of Google’s formation and facilitate proper citizenship.
Building Good Faith Information on Google Play
In order to increase the availability of credible information. Google Play has rolled out a new badge that will be placed on apps that belong to a registered agency. This will also assist users more readily in obtaining accurate and credible information. While decreasing the chances of them coming across such misleading information.
