Technology · 25 June 2026

Google Search now uses your media for AI

Google is rolling out new privacy settings globally that let it use your Search history, including images, audio, and video, to train its AI models. These settings are often turned on by default, and your uploaded media may be kept for up to four years even if you delete your original activity. You can opt out of this by visiting Google's 'My Activity' page and unchecking the 'Save media' box.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 June 2026 at 11:15

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