Google revised its privacy policy, effective October 16, so that content from Gmail, Drive and Google Photos can personalize ads when users choose to make that data available to other Google services that support personalized ads. The exception is tied to Personal Intelligence, which lets AI Mode and Gemini use connected apps; it is off by default, and advertisers cannot see the underlying content. Users can opt out by disconnecting apps under Connected Content apps in their Google Account settings or by turning off personalized recommendations, though previously collected data may remain in Search history. Google says it will not share personally identifying details without permission. The change was first spotted by Android Authority.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $4.3T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 320.25 |
| Change that session | -1.22% |
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