If you use Google, you’re training its AI. Here’s how to opt out.

Google has updated its privacy settings to use more user data for training its AI models. This change means that by default, your interactions with Google services may contribute to AI training. Users can now opt out if they do not want their data used in this way.

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PublishedMonday, July 6, 2026 at 7:04 PMJul 6, 07:04 PM

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Business briefing

A structured operator read: what happened, why it matters, who is affected, and what to watch next.

What happened

Google has updated its privacy settings to use more user data for training its AI models. This change means that by default, your interactions with Google services may contribute to AI training. Users can now opt out if they do not want their data used in this way.

Why it matters

Users should know how their data is used and have control over AI training participation.

Business impact

This affects user trust and compliance with data privacy regulations.

Who is affected

Teams tracking Policy & Deals, Policy, product strategy, operations, and market positioning.

Operator take

Companies should provide clear opt-out options for AI data training.

What to watch next

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PSA: A change to Google's privacy settings let it train its AI on more of your data.

Consider this a belated PSA: A recent change to Google’s privacy settings is allowing the company to store more of your data, including media such as “images, files, and audio and video recordings,” to improve its AI models.

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