Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
TL;DR
Google has updated its privacy policy in a way that could mean you'll start seeing targeted ads based on your personal data if you're using personalized AI features. The update, spotted by Android Authority, adds an exception to its promise about not using your Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos for personalized ads.
Nauti's Take
Anyone connecting AI features to Gmail, Drive, or Google Photos should treat those permissions as an advertising decision. First check which Google services can access personal content, and keep experiments separate from your primary account.
The policy change points to tighter data coupling, while the available report still does not prove that ad targeting is already active.
Summary
Google has updated its privacy policy in a way that could mean you'll start seeing targeted ads based on your personal data if you're using personalized AI features. The update, spotted by Android Authority, adds an exception to its promise about not using your Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos for personalized ads.
While the previous version simply said it wouldn't do that, as of October 16th, Google has added the line, "unless you choose to make data from these services available to other Google services that support personalized ads.
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