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Products·5h ago·all news from October 23, 2026

Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads

Google has updated its privacy policy to allow the potential use of data from Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive for ad targeting when users interact with personalized AI features. This change creates an exception to the company's previous commitment to exclude private content from its advertising operations. As Google integrates generative AI across its suite of services, the update clarifies that user interactions with these tools may now inform how advertisements are delivered across its platforms.

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