Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads

Google has updated its privacy policy to include an exception that could allow targeted ads based on personal data from services like Gmail, Drive, and Google Photos. The update, spotted by Android Authority, adds the line "unless you choose to make data from these services available to other Google services that support personalized ads." This means users who connect these services to AI Mode or other Search tools via Google's Personal Intelligence feature may see ads targeted based on that content. Advertisers do not get access to the data or personally identifying details, and Google won't show ads based on sensitive categories. Users can prevent this by disconnecting apps from Search's Personal Intelligence features or disabling Personalized Recommendations in settings.

(Source：The Verge)