Google is rolling out a new setting for its Search services, allowing the company to save and use your data to improve its AI models. The setting, called Search Services History, controls whether Google saves your activity from Search services when you are signed into your Google Account.
What Data is Saved?
The saved data may include images you upload, files you ask about, voice searches, Search Live recordings, Translate speaking practice audio, and other interactions with Search services. This data may be used to develop and improve AI models and technologies, potentially leading to more personalized features for users.
However, some users may be concerned about the potential implications of this setting. If you do not want your images, files, audio, or video saved for future AI improvement, you can turn off the Save Media setting. It is essential to note that turning off this setting does not automatically wipe everything that was already saved. Previously saved media may continue to be used to improve Google’s technologies unless you delete it from your account.
Checking Your Settings
To check your Search Services History setting, you can visit your Google Account settings. The new settings are based on your prior choices for Web & App Activity and Search Personalization. If those were on, the new Search Services History setting may also be on. If your prior settings were off, the new one should be off too.
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