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Google Ads: AI impersonation of public figures, even if disclosed
Past
- Countries
- Worldwide
- Status
- confirmed
- Source
- Google Advertising Policies Help↗, checked November 12, 2026
What happens
On November 11, 2026, Google clarified its Unacceptable Business Practices policy: ads that impersonate public figures using AI aren't allowed, even if they disclose that they were generated or edited using AI. Google describes this as a clarification that doesn't change how the policy is enforced.