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# Google Expands AI Training to Include User-Uploaded Media to Search Tools

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**Published:** July 6, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.pymnts.com/google/2026/google-expands-ai-training-to-include-user-uploaded-media-via-search-tools/  

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## Overview

Google has expanded the scope of data it collects to train its artificial intelligence models, now incorporating media uploaded by users across several of its primary search-related services. The policy change, Engadget reported Monday (July 6), was implemented without much public fanfare and allows the technology giant to use images, audio, video and other files […] The post Google Expands AI Training to Include User-Uploaded Media to Search Tools appeared first on PYMNTS.com.

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