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Google has launched a new "Search Services History" setting that saves users' images, files, audio, and video uploads to train its AI models.
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Who
Google, Calli Schroeder of the Electronic Privacy Information Center
What
Google has launched a new "Search Services History" setting that saves users' images, files, audio, and video uploads to train its AI models.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:23 GMT · 1h 55m ago
Where
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Why
Google states the saved history will help tailor user experience, provide personalized recommendations and ads, and improve Google services and AI models.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The new feature is rolling out globally and has raised privacy concerns about Google's collection and use of potentially sensitive biometric data and search queries for AI training and personalized services, which could lead to invasive advertising or algorithmic bias.
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