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Google to use Gmail, Photos data for AI personalization

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Google has updated its privacy policy to clarify how it will use data from connected services like Gmail and Google Photos for its "Personal Intelligence" features. The company stated that this data, if accessed with user permission, may be used to personalize content and advertisements. Users have the option to opt-in to these features, which are off by default, and can revoke access at any time. AI

IMPACT This policy change could influence user trust and adoption of AI-powered personalization features that leverage personal data.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a privacy policy update related to AI features, which falls under commentary on policy changes.

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Google to use Gmail, Photos data for AI personalization

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · mohith808 ·

    google's updated privacy policy (oct 16): if you connect gmail or google photos to search through "personal intelligence", search "may process some of the data

    google's updated privacy policy (oct 16): if you connect gmail or google photos to search through "personal intelligence", search "may process some of the data that you allow Search to access to personalize content, including ads" it's opt in and off by default, and you can disco…

    LINKS thehackernews.com/…/google-says-gmail-and… thehackernews.com/…/goog

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