Google's October 16 privacy policy update quietly redrew the line on your data. Gmail, Drive, and Photos were off limits for ads; now, once your data is shared across Google services through the opt-in Personal Intelligence feature into Gemini and AI Mode search, it can feed ad targeting. The pop-ups that turn it on never mention the price. Sources: Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising (Ars Technica): https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/updated-google-privacy-policy-says-your-gmail-might-be-used-for-advertising/ That's your SignalWatch, from Ashfires Press.
SignalWatch
The Quiet Redraw
The Quiet Redraw
SignalWatch
SignalWatch is a daily briefing from Ashfires Press: one story from the front lines of AI and home technology, in ninety seconds or less. No hype, no panic. Just the question that matters, and what to ask before you buy, sign, or let it into your house. Hosted by Margot.
SignalWatch is a daily briefing from Ashfires Press: one story from the front lines of AI and home technology, in ninety seconds or less. No hype, no panic. Just the question that matters, and what to ask before you buy, sign, or let it into your house. Hosted by Margot.Appears in episode
