Google partners with Election Commission of India to offer credible information to voters

In a move to ensure a secure electoral process, Google has outlined its comprehensive strategy to empower voters, safeguard its platforms, and combat misinformation – and how it’ll be using AI to do so.

For Google, protecting the integrity of elections is a top priority and that it’s employing a multi-pronged approach to combat misinformation and abuse on its platforms. The search giant has affirmed that it’s got strict policies in place to address false claims, hate speech, harassment, and other forms of abuse that could undermine the democratic process.

On the same note, Google is collaborating with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide critical voting details, such as registration and voting procedures, in English and Hindi through Google Search and YouTube.

Additionally, YouTube will feature election information panels, including candidate profiles and registration guidelines, ensuring that users have access to authoritative sources. The platform’s recommendation system will prominently display content from trusted publishers on election-related topics.

Google is also leveraging advanced AI models and machine learning techniques to identify and remove content that violates its policies at scale. The company also says it’s assigned a dedicated team of local experts across major Indian languages to provide relevant context and ensure swift action against emerging threats.