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# If you use Google, you’re training its AI. Here’s how to opt out.

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**Published:** July 6, 2026  
**Original:** https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/06/if-you-use-google-youre-training-its-ai-heres-how-to-opt-out/  

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## Overview

PSA: A change to Google's privacy settings let it train its AI on more of your data. Here's how to opt out.

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