Google adds exception to policy that 'Gmail and Google Photos content will not be used for advertising,' possibility that data sharing with AI will affect advertising

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It has become clear that Google updated its privacy policy on October 16, 2026, and changed the conditions for using information stored in Gmail, Google Photos, etc., for advertisement customization.

It has become clear that Google updated its privacy policy on October 16, 2026. This update changed the conditions for using information stored in Gmail, Google Photos, etc., for advertisement customization.

This change creates the possibility that data sharing with AI will affect advertising.

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