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If you use Google, you’re training its AI. Here’s how to opt out.

TechCrunchPublished Jul 6, 2026

Google updated its Search services privacy settings to store more user data, including images, audio, and video, for AI training purposes. Users are automatically opted in but can choose to opt out via new settings affecting Search, Maps, Shopping, and more.

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If you use Google, you’re training its AI. Here’s how to opt out.

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