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Google to Use Emails, Photos for Ads in AI Services

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Google is reportedly using user emails and photos for personalized advertising if users opt into their AI services. This opt-in may have occurred unknowingly due to recent permission prompts. The move has raised significant privacy concerns. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about data privacy and the monetization of user data within AI services.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a reported change in Google's ad policy related to AI services, framed as a privacy concern.

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Google to Use Emails, Photos for Ads in AI Services

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

    Google will now use your e-mail & photos to serve you personalized ads if you opt in to their AI services. You may have already opted in without realizing it, g

    Google will now use your e-mail & photos to serve you personalized ads if you opt in to their AI services. You may have already opted in without realizing it, given all the new pop-ups and permissions. Privacy is dead. # Business # Google # AI # Technology

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