Google, in response, stated that while it aims to provide high-quality information, it struggles with "data voids." The tech giant has shut down some YouTube channels that were sharing these fake notices, but did not comment on whether the websites in question violate its policies.
Key takeaways:
- Many websites are generating fake obituaries using AI tools for profit, often outranking legitimate obituaries in search engine results.
- The fake obituaries lack substantiating details but are optimized for SEO.
- These fake obituaries are causing distress for grieving families and friends.
- Google is struggling with "data voids" and while it has terminated some YouTube channels sharing fake notices, it has not confirmed if the websites creating these fake obituaries violate its policies.