# Google updates privacy policy to allow ad targeting from Gmail and Google Photos via personalized AI features

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> Published: 2026-10-25 19:06:22+00:00

# Google updates privacy policy to allow ad targeting from Gmail and Google Photos via personalized AI features

According to The Verge, Google modified its privacy policy to create an exception permitting targeted ads based on personal data from Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos when users enable personalized AI features. The policy shift raises governance questions about data usage boundaries and consent mechanisms in AI-assisted personalization.

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