Google has updated its privacy settings to allow the company to store more user data, including images, files, and audio recordings, to enhance its AI models. Users who upload media to Google Search services are automatically included in this data collection process unless they choose to opt out. The changes, introduced via a customer email in June, enable two new settings: Search Services History and Personalized Recommendations, which allow users to manage how their activity is used to personalize their Google experience. This update affects multiple Google services, including Maps, Shopping, and Translate, and reflects a broader industry trend of collecting user-generated data for AI training. Google has confirmed that user-uploaded media will be utilized to develop and improve its AI services, with users having the option to control their data preferences.
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Google's Updated Privacy Settings Allow AI Training on User Data Unless Opted Out
TechCrunch AI· Sarah Perez· Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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