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Bypass AI Policy Blocks

Learn how to work around Google AI safety filters when generating thumbnails with faces

If you encounter the error "[AI Policy] Google's AI blocked this request", this guide will help you work around it.

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Why This Happens

Google's AI has safety filters that block requests containing certain faces or content. This is not a bug - it's Google's policy and we cannot change it.

The error typically appears when using inspiration thumbnails containing recognizable faces.

The Solution: Pixelate Faces

The workaround is to pixelate faces in your inspiration images before using them.

Step 1: Download the Original Inspiration

  1. Go to your Inspirations section
  2. Find the thumbnail you want to use
  3. Click on it and copy or download the image

Step 2: Pixelate the Face

  1. Go to imgtools.co/censor-image (free tool)
  2. Upload or paste your image
  3. Select the Pixelate tool
  4. Draw a rectangle over the face(s) in the image
  5. Download the pixelated version

Step 3: Create New Inspiration

  1. Return to the Editor
  2. Create a new inspiration with the pixelated image
  3. Remove the original (non-pixelated) inspiration from your selection

Step 4: Update Your Prompt

Add instructions to specify you want a clear face, not pixelated:

"Replace the face with [Your Person], no pixels, clear face"

This tells the AI to use your selected person's face clearly instead of keeping the pixelated area.

Step 5: Generate

Click Generate and the request should now succeed.

Tips for Success

  • Always pixelate recognizable faces in inspiration images
  • Be explicit in your prompt about wanting clear, non-pixelated faces
  • Use your Person reference to replace pixelated faces
  • Try multiple generations - AI can be random, some attempts may work better

Examples

This technique works for any face that triggers Google's safety filters:

  • Celebrity faces
  • Public figures
  • Any face that Google's AI considers sensitive

By pixelating the original face and instructing the AI to replace it with your selected person, you can bypass these restrictions.

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