Who reported what
Google AI Features May Use Gmail, Photos Data for Ads
3 outlets from 3 owner groupsEarliest report we found: The Verge, 23 October 2026, 16:52 UTC
Reports, in time order
- The VergeNow Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads (opens The Verge's report in a new tab)
- 9to5GoogleGoogle will target ads based on Gmail, Photos data if Personal Intelligence is enabled (opens 9to5Google's report in a new tab)
- The Hacker NewsGoogle Says Gmail and Photos Data Shared With AI Search Could Be Used for Targeted Ads (opens The Hacker News's report in a new tab)