Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
Google quietly revised its privacy policy as of October 16th to add an exception to its previous commitment not to use personal data from Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos for targeted advertising. The new policy permits ad personalization if users enable personalized AI features and connect these services to AI Mode and other Search tools. This represents a significant shift in Google's data use practices regarding previously protected personal information.
Key points
- Google added exception allowing personalized ads from Gmail, Drive, and Photos data
- Change applies when users activate AI features and connect these services to AI Mode
- Previous policy explicitly prohibited ad targeting from these services
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