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Google clarifies AI Search can use Gmail, Photos data for ads

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Google has updated its privacy policy to state that data from services like Gmail and Google Photos could be used to personalize advertisements. This clarification comes as the company integrates AI Search features, which may access user information from these services. The move has raised concerns about how user data is being utilized by Google's AI initiatives for advertising purposes. AI

IMPACT Raises privacy concerns regarding the use of personal data for ad personalization within AI-powered search features.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a privacy policy update and its implications for data usage in AI search, which falls under commentary on AI-related policy.

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Google clarifies AI Search can use Gmail, Photos data for ads

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Google Says Gmail and Photos Data Shared with AI Search Could Be Used for Targeted Ads The blog Android Authority offers this TLDR: Google updated its privacy

    📰 Google Says Gmail and Photos Data Shared with AI Search Could Be Used for Targeted Ads The blog Android Authority offers this TLDR: Google updated its privacy policy to clarify that it could use information shared through Personal Intelligence to personalize ads. Gmail, Drive, …

    LINKS tech.slashdot.org/…/google-says-gmail-and…

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