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Google Updates Search to Combat Explicit Deepfakes, Reports The Verge

Jul 31, 2024, 01:05 PM

Google has updated its search algorithms and controls to better manage and remove explicit deepfakes from search results. The new measures aim to make AI-generated or otherwise spoofed explicit content more difficult to discover. These changes include new online safety features that allow for the removal of explicit deepfakes at scale and prevent them from appearing high up in search results. The announcement, reported by The Verge, highlights Google's ongoing efforts to enhance online safety and protect users from harmful content. Additionally, the 'About this image' feature has been expanded to provide more context.