Google Denies Using Photos for AI Training as Users Scrutinize 15GB Accounts
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Updated · How-To Geek · Jul 6
Google Denies Using Photos for AI Training as Users Scrutinize 15GB Accounts
2 articles · Updated · How-To Geek · Jul 6
Summary
Google says it does not use Google Photos libraries to train AI, but renewed user concern has centered on AI-styled “gallery-worthy” memories that alter images inside the app.
Google Photos users can curb those effects in Settings by disabling Memories, Time-based and Themed memories, plus Creations, while Gemini activity can be turned off and deleted separately.
The privacy concern persists because Google’s wording applies to content “outside of Google Photos,” leaving questions about photos moved through Gmail, Drive, Keep or connected third-party services.
September 2025 policy changes to Gemini already allowed Google to use prompts, activity and uploads for training if activity settings remain on, widening scrutiny of how data moves across Google’s ecosystem.