Google suspends 39M ad accounts using AI

April 16, 2025, 8:20 am

Google has taken decisive action by suspending over 39 million advertiser accounts based on fraud detection using artificial intelligence. The system identified accounts using signs of business impersonation and illegitimate payment details, leading to a widespread crackdown on deceptive ad practices. This move underscores Google’s commitment to maintaining platform integrity and protecting genuine advertisers, thereby reinforcing the security and reliability of its digital advertising ecosystem.

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Google blocked 5.1 billion ads and suspended more than 39.2 million advertiser accounts in 2024, according to its 2024 Ads Safety Report released this week. [...]

arstechnica.com / Google suspended 39.2 million malicious advertisers in 2024 thanks to AI

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techcrunch.com / Google used AI to suspend over 39M ad accounts suspected of fraud

Google on Wednesday said it suspended 39.2 million advertiser accounts on its platform in 2024 — more than triple the number from the previous year — in its latest crackdown on ad fraud. By leveraging large language models (LLMs) and using signals such as business impersonation and...

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