How to Opt Out of Google Search’s New AI Data Training Feature
Google’s Search history update stores media uploads from your interactions, like images used in reverse image searches, for training its AI models.
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Google is rolling out a new feature that stores media users upload to Search, including images, audio, and video, for the purpose of training its AI models. The feature is enabled by default, though users can opt out through their account settings by unchecking a box labeled "Save media." According to privacy advocates, this represents a broader trend of companies requiring users to actively opt out of data collection rather than requiring explicit permission upfront, which places the burden on individuals to manage their own privacy across multiple services.
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