Google’s AI Search can now read your Gmail and Photos: Here’s what that means for you

Google’s latest AI search update allows Gemini to analyze Gmail and Google Photos content to deliver personalized results, raising questions about user control and privacy.

A broader vision for personalized search

Google has begun expanding its AI-powered Search experience by allowing its AI Mode to reference the content of users’ Gmail and Google Photos. The move is part of a broader effort to turn search from a neutral information tool into a more context-aware digital assistant.

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