Google is training AI on even more of your data now, unless you opt out - here's how (www.zdnet.com)

Google has announced a policy update allowing the company to use saved media—such as images and audio collected during searches—to enhance its AI models and services. This move raises significant privacy concerns as it effectively means personal data, potentially including sensitive information shared in conversations, could train large language models (LLMs) and be used in ways that users might not anticipate. For instance, a user's private chats about career plans could inadvertently inform a chatbot's responses to their boss, compromising confidentiality. The update underscores the ongoing tension between AI development and user privacy, emphasizing that users can opt out of this data collection process. Google allows individuals to manage their Search Services History and personalization settings, with options to disable data saving or limit retention periods. While some may appreciate the benefits of personalized ads and improved services, privacy advocates are urged to reconsider how much data they share, particularly in a landscape where AI training can blur the lines of personal confidentiality.