Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
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Google carving out an exception to use Gmail/Photos data for ads when you opt into personalized AI features turns the assistant into an ad-targeting sensor. If you build on these ecosystems, expect sharper user scrutiny and regulatory interest around data flows — and be ready to answer how your own AI features treat “private” data.
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