Key Update
Google published the largest revision of its AI product policies since 2023, aligning disclosure requirements with the EU AI Act and the latest US executive order. The update requires all Gemini-powered consumer experiences to surface provenance metadata, opt-out toggles, and a simplified incident reporting form for public sector customers.
Why It Matters
The company also committed to logging all high-risk model deployments in a centralized registry by January 2026. Regulators in Brussels and Washington had pressed for the move after joint audits revealed inconsistent documentation and sparse post-incident follow up.
Operational Impact
For developers, the new policy codifies red-teaming expectations and mandates that third-party partners share synthetic media detection signals. Google said it will suspend API access for vendors who do not implement the controls within 90 days.
Watch List
Enterprise buyers should review existing data processing agreements before the January deadline. Google will begin rolling out contract addenda in December, and customers who decline the new terms will be shifted to legacy AI features with restricted functionality until compliance is verified.