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Google Revises Privacy Terms as It Tests Ads in AI Mode

October 25, 2026 at 06:34 EDT

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Google’s updated privacy policy creates a route for data from Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos to inform personalized ads when users choose to make it available to other Google services. The change took effect October 16 as Google began testing ads in Search’s AI Mode for users who connect apps with Personal Intelligence.

OCTOBER 16, 2026 · GOOGLE

Connected app context may shape AI Mode ads

Google’s policy now recognizes that information users choose to share with connected services may inform ad personalization.

How the data path works

USER CHOICE

Connect selected apps
Personal Intelligence is opt-in.

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AI CONTEXT

AI Mode can use limited context
Connected app insights may inform responses.

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AD TEST

Context may inform ads
Google is testing ads in AI Mode.

Potential utility

Selected app context can support more tailored answers and recommendations.

Stated boundaries

Google says ads are not based directly on Gmail inbox or Photos library contents. Advertisers cannot access connected apps, and sensitive information is excluded.

WHAT REMAINS UNCLEAR

Google has not announced the test’s size, new advertiser controls or a broader rollout.

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