Google updates privacy policy to allow ad targeting from Gmail and Photos data
Google changed its privacy policy to add an exception that could let it use data from Gmail, Drive and Google Photos for targeted ads when people use personalized AI features.
Google has updated its privacy policy. The change could let the company use personal data for ad targeting if a user turns on personalized AI features, The Verge reports.
The update adds an exception to Google's earlier promise not to use Drive, Gmail or Google Photos content for personalized ads, according to The Verge. It says Android Authority spotted the change.
Ars Technica reports that turning on Personal Intelligence gives Google more data it can use for ad targeting.
The reports provided give only partial text. They do not say when the change took effect or exactly how the data would be used.
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- The VergeNow Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target adsFri, Oct 23, 12:52 PM EDT
- Ars TechnicaUpdated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertisingFri, Oct 23, 4:19 PM EDT
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