Why Google will block ads related to the US presidential election

Google will block ads related to the US presidential election after polls close on November 3 in a bid to avoid confusion among the public.

Google is set to block ads related to the US presidential election after polls close on November 3. The tech giant will implement its sensitive event policy, which is rolled out during fast moving events in order to avoid confusion among the public. 

In the email to advertisers, Google states it will not allow ads 'referencing candidates, the election, or its outcome, given that an unprecedented amount of votes will be counted after election day this year.' Google said the amount of time the block will stay in place has not been determined, as it will have to 'examine a number of factors before deciding to lift this policy.' 

YouTube will also remove videos promoting efforts to interfere with the voting process such as telling viewers to create long voting lines.