# Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads

> **Publication**: aitalky (Independent AI Journalism)
> **Canonical Citation URL**: https://aitalky.vercel.app/news/now-google-says-it-might-use-your-gmail-and-google-photos-data-to-target-ads
> **Original Source**: [The Verge AI](https://www.theverge.com/tech/1017600/google-personal-intelligence-privacy-policy-ads-update)
> **Author**: Jess Weatherbed (undefined)
> **Published Date**: Friday, October 23, 2026
> **Category**: PRODUCTS
> **Tags**: AI, The Verge AI, products

## Executive Summary
Google has updated its privacy policy in a way that could mean you'll start seeing targeted ads based on your personal data if you're using personalized AI features.



## Full Coverage
According to the new terms, sharing your data for better AI recommendations also means opening it up for more personalized ads

That means anyone who has connected their Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos to AI Mode and other Search tools via Google's Personal Intelligence feature — allowing those tools to provide better responses or recommendations by knowing more about you — may now see ads targeted on the basis of that content

Advertisers don't get access to your Drive, Gmail, and Photos information or personally identifying details such as your name or email address, and Google won't show you ads based on sensitive categories like race, sexual orientation, religion, or health

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