Today’s MarketingGoogle Ads bans AI public figure ads even with a disclosure
Google updated its Unacceptable Business Practices policy to say ads that impersonate public figures using AI are not allowed, even if they disclose that they were generated or edited with AI. Google says the clarification is meant to help advertisers understand the policy and does not change enforcement. Google’s policy page says violations are treated as egregious and lead to account suspension upon detection and without prior warning.
Our take
An AI label gives you no cover if the ad suggests a famous person backs you. Audit every live creative for AI faces or voices of celebrities, creators or well known founders this week and pull anything without written permission. If you do work with a public figure, keep the signed agreement on file, since Google asks for proof on appeal.
