Google May Use Gmail and Photos Data in AI Features for Targeted Advertising
· 3d ago · Originally reported by Innovation Village
Google is reportedly considering using data from Gmail and Google Photos to power AI-driven features that could enhance targeted advertising. This approach would leverage personal content to improve ad relevance across its platforms.
Why it matters
If Google uses personal email and photo data for ad targeting, it raises significant privacy concerns and could impact how users' data is handled in digital advertising.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like someone reading your letters and photo albums to show you ads they think you'll like.
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