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Google updates privacy policy for personalized AI features
The Verge AI Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
Google updated its privacy policy to allow targeted advertising based on personal user data from accounts using personalized AI features.
Why it matters
Your personal data from Gmail and Google Photos may now be used to target ads if you use the company's personalized AI tools.
Latest brief · Oct 28, 2026