Google switched your data to 'on' for AI training
google updated privacy terms to use user media for ai training by default. users must manually disable the 'save media' setting to opt out.
google enabled a new 'save media' setting by default, allowing the company to use images, audio, and files from search services to train its ai models. this applies to google lens, voice search, and translate, separating this data retention from the previous web & app activity controls. the shift reflects a broader industry trend where companies like google and meta utilize proprietary user interactions to bypass web-scraping limitations. users must manually navigate to privacy settings to uncheck the option and stop their media from being used for model improvement.