The new policy also includes changes to app permissions, with some requiring additional review by the Google Play team. Apps will only be able to access photos and videos if it directly relates to their functionality, and disruptive, full-screen notifications will be limited to high-priority needs. Google Play's policy updates are being rolled out immediately, but AI app developers have until early 2024 to implement the flagging and report changes to their apps.
Key takeaways:
- Google is introducing a new policy that will require developers of Android applications on its Play Store to offer the ability to report or flag offensive AI-generated content.
- The policy change comes in response to an increase in AI-generated apps, some of which have been used to create inappropriate or offensive content.
- Google's new policy will also limit disruptive, full-screen notifications to only high-priority needs and will require special app access permission for full screen functionality.
- AI app developers have until early 2024 to implement these changes to their apps.