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Google updates privacy policy to allow Gmail and Photos data for ad targeting via Personal Intelligence
Google's updated privacy policy states that enabling Personal Intelligence in Search or Gemini can let the company use data from Gmail, Photos and other services to serve targeted ads. Users cannot opt out by disabling Personal Intelligence, according to the policy details. The change applies to Android users and other Google service users.
Why it matters: Tech professionals need to understand new data usage rules that affect user privacy and ad monetization strategies.
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Ars TechnicaUpdated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising ↗arstechnica.com · 33h ago
The Hacker NewsGoogle Says Gmail and Photos Data Shared With AI Search Could Be Used for Targeted Ads ↗thehackernews.com · 18h ago
9to5GoogleGoogle will target ads based on Gmail, Photos data if Personal Intelligence is enabled ↗9to5google.com · 33h ago
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