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Google privacy policy update allows AI to use personal data for ads

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Google has updated its privacy policy to allow its AI-powered services to use personal information from Gmail and Google Photos. This change means user data could be utilized for targeted advertising, raising concerns among users about data privacy. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about data privacy and the use of personal information by AI services for advertising purposes.

RANK_REASON Policy change by a major tech company affecting user data usage for AI services.

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Google privacy policy update allows AI to use personal data for ads

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · NewsHund ·

    Yet another reason to avoid # AI . (And Google.) "the updated policy specifically affects users who connect their personal information to Google’s AI-powered se

    Yet another reason to avoid # AI . (And Google.) "the updated policy specifically affects users who connect their personal information to Google’s AI-powered services" https://www. dexerto.com/entertainment/goog le-quietly-changes-privacy-policy-so-your-gmail-and-photos-could-be-…

    LINKS dexerto.com/…/google-quietly-changes-priv…

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