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As the US speeds toward one of the most consequential elections in its 248-year history, Google is rolling out safeguards to ensure users get reliable information. In addition to the measures it late last year, the company on Friday that it’s adding election-related guardrails to YouTube, Search, Google Play and AI products.
YouTube will add information panels above the search results for at least some federal election candidates. The modules, likely similar to when searching the web for prominent figures, will include the candidates’ basic details like their political party and a link to Google 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, YouTube’s homepage will also show reminders on where and how to vote.
Google Search will include aggregated voter registration resources from state election offices for all users. Google is sourcing that data through a partnership with , a nonpartisan nonprofit that works with various companies and organizations “to help voters whenever and wherever they need it.”
Meanwhile, the Google 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 . 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 that would make Jerry Garcia blush, Google is expanding its , which were announced late last year. They’ll include , content labels for generated content and embedded 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, YouTube AI-generated summaries for Live Chat, Gems (custom chatbots ) and Gemini image generation.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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YouTube will add information panels above the search results for at least some federal election candidates. The modules, likely similar to when searching the web for prominent figures, will include the candidates’ basic details like their political party and a link to Google 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, YouTube’s homepage will also show reminders on where and how to vote.
Google Search will include aggregated voter registration resources from state election offices for all users. Google is sourcing that data through a partnership with , a nonpartisan nonprofit that works with various companies and organizations “to help voters whenever and wherever they need it.”
Meanwhile, the Google 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 . 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 that would make Jerry Garcia blush, Google is expanding its , which were announced late last year. They’ll include , content labels for generated content and embedded 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, YouTube AI-generated summaries for Live Chat, Gems (custom chatbots ) and Gemini image generation.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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