28/07/2026
Google has just announced new AI transparency labels for ads.
Soon, users will be able to see whether an advert was created or edited using AI through a new "How this ad was made" panel in Search, YouTube and Discover.
If advertisers use Google's own AI tools, the label will be applied automatically. If they use third-party AI tools, they'll be expected to disclose it themselves.
Personally, I think this is a positive step.
❌ Not because AI-generated ads are inherently bad.
✔️ But because transparency builds trust.
AI is quickly becoming part of every marketer's toolkit. It helps generate ideas, speed up production and remove repetitive tasks. That's not something to hide.
What still matters is the thinking behind the campaign.
❌ AI can't replace understanding your audience.
❌ It can't create a genuinely differentiated brand.
❌ And it certainly can't take responsibility for whether a campaign succeeds.
The future of marketing isn't AI vs humans.
It's humans using AI well, and being open about it.