Google updated its privacy policy. It now includes an exception to the promise not to use Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos data for personalized advertising.
As The Verge AI reports, the change could affect users of personalized AI features: they may be shown ads based on personal data.
So far the source does not specify when such data usage will begin, which users will be affected by the new wording, or whether it already applies in practice.
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Why it matters
Likely consequence — increased questions about the boundaries of personal data use when operating personalized AI features. The next verifiable signal will be Google's official clarification or a more detailed version of the policy. Significant uncertainty remains: the available material is based on a brief description rather than the full policy text.