Google is testing an ambitious new AI feature for Shopping Ads that could transform how product imagery is presented in e-commerce advertising.

This advancement raises important questions about brand control and AI reliability. It has been frequently shared that Google’s AI isn’t accurate when it comes to adhering to your brand guidelines. 

Read all about this update and what your options are with this feature showings for your ads in Google tests AI-generated backgrounds for Shopping Ads.

Anu Adegbola,
Paid Media Editor

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