How to Opt Out of Google Search’s New AI Data Training Feature
Google has introduced a new 'Search Services History' setting that allows users to manage how their search data and uploaded media are used for AI training. The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to opt out of these features to prevent personal data from being used in AI model development.
Why it matters
As AI companies increasingly rely on user data for training, understanding how to protect personal privacy and opt out of data harvesting is becoming a critical digital literacy skill.
Photograph: Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story A little piece of my soul shrivels up every time I get a message laying out how another company plans to use personal data in ever encroaching ways for AI training . I got one of those emails recently from Google , with the subject line: “New privacy settings for Search services.” It’s part of Google’s global rollout happening over the next few months that will change how it handles users Search history data.
The article provides practical, neutral advice on privacy settings without taking a strong political stance, though it expresses a mild personal frustration with data practices.
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