Hello, my fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, I have some interesting news to share with you all. Google has recently announced a new policy that will ban advertisers from promoting services that help create deepfake porn and other forms of generated nudes. This is a significant change in their advertising guidelines.

Starting on May 30th, Google will no longer allow the advertisement of services that offer to create deepfake pornography or synthetic nude content. This includes websites and apps that provide instructions on how to generate this type of content. The goal is to crack down on the spread of nonconsensual deepfake pornography.

Google spokesperson Michael Aciman stated that any ads violating these policies will be removed. The company utilizes a combination of human reviews and automated systems to enforce these rules. In 2023, Google removed over 1.8 billion ads for violating sexual content policies.

Deepfake porn has been a growing issue in recent years, with cases of nonconsensual deepfake pornography causing harm to individuals. The FBI even issued a warning about extortion schemes involving AI-generated nudes. Legislation may soon be introduced to address this problem, such as the DEFIANCE Act which aims to provide legal recourse for victims of digital forgery.

It’s important for technology companies like Google to take a stand against the promotion of harmful content like deepfake porn. By implementing stricter advertising policies, we can help protect individuals from the negative impacts of this technology. Let’s continue to support efforts to make the internet a safer place for everyone.