Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising

Google’s privacy-policy update signals a material shift in how data from Gmail, Photos, and other connected services can be used inside its AI and search ecosystem, potentially influencing ad personalization when users opt into connected features. For CIOs and technology leaders, this blurs long-standing privacy boundaries and raises governance, consent, and data-minimization concerns across Google Workspace and AI adoption, making configuration management and user education critical IT responsibilities.