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Google: Gmail and Photos Data in AI Search May Feed Targeted Ads

Original: Google Says Gmail and Photos Data Shared With AI Search Could Be Used for Targeted Ads

Google has confirmed that emails and photos shared with its AI-powered search features could be used to inform targeted advertising, according to a report by The Hacker News. The admission has raised fresh privacy concerns, as users often assume personal Gmail messages and Google Photos content are not directly tied to ad personalisation. Commenters are debating how much user data is now flowing into advertising systems through AI products.

Why now: Google's confirmation that personal Gmail and Photos data could inform ad targeting has alarmed privacy-conscious users.

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• Google Says Gmail and Photos Data Shared With AI Search Could Be Used for Targeted Ads · The Hacker News
• Google Says Gmail and Photos Data Shared With AI Search Could Be Used for Targeted Ads · The Hacker News

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