# Google may use Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads

Google has said it might use data from Gmail and Google Photos to target advertising, according to The Verge. The move could affect privacy expectations for millions of users and intensify scrutiny of how Google handles personal data.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/1017600/google-personal-intelligence-privacy-policy-ads-update) — 2026-10-23T12:52:55-04:00