GOOGLE NOW TRAINS AI ON YOUR DATA BY DEFAULT

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MON, JUL 6, 2026

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Google changed its privacy settings to use user data for AI training. You can disable this in your account settings.

Google updated its privacy policy to automatically include your data in AI model training unless you opt out. This affects searches, Gmail content, Google Photos, and other services. How to disable it: 1. Go to myaccount.google.com 2. Select "Data & Privacy" 3. Scroll to "Generative AI features and custom tools" 4. Turn off "Improve generative AI features and Google products and services" The setting applies to your entire Google Account. Users can also manage this for individual services. Google says the data helps develop AI features but remains subject to existing privacy policies. The company notes that opted-out data won't be deleted retroactively. Users concerned about data privacy should review their settings regularly, as Google periodically modifies privacy defaults.

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