POLICY24 OCT 2026 · 09:07 UTC● LIVE COVERAGE
Google Policy Update Opens Gmail Data To Ad Targeting
Google updated its privacy policy, removing a promise not to use Gmail, Drive, or Photos content for ad personalization. The new policy allows data from these services to inform ad targeting when shared across Google's ecosystem via Personal Intelligence, which connects apps to AI tools. Google calls this a clarification, stating it is opt-in and excludes sensitive data. Users can disable Personal Intelligence in settings to prevent personal content from influencing ads.
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