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Google is updating privacy settings for how some of its apps collect, save, and use search data, including to train its AI models, and users can opt out.

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Google is updating privacy settings for how some of its apps collect, save, and use search data, including to train its AI models, and users can opt out.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:02:34 GMT · 3h 32m ago
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Why
The updates introduce new settings, Search Services History and Personalized Recommendations, which will be separate from Web & App Activity, to store more user data including media uploads and voice searches.
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Users should check their Google account privacy settings as Google will now save more of their search data, including media uploads and voice searches, to train its AI models, although opting out is possible.

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