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Google Adds Default AI Media Capture, Offers Opt-Out

6/25/2026

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Google is rolling out a global update that changes handling of users’ Search history data.
The update adds a default-enabled “Search Services History” option that saves uploaded media for AI training.
Users who disabled Web & App Activity or Search Personalization will see the new setting turned off.
Google tells users to visit My Activity’s Search Services History tab to opt out, uncheck “Save media” and delete activity.

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Story summary

Google is rolling out a global update that changes handling of users’ Search history data.
The update adds a default-enabled “Search Services History” option that saves uploaded media for AI training.
Users who disabled Web & App Activity or Search Personalization will see the new setting turned off.
Google tells users to visit My Activity’s Search Services History tab to opt out, uncheck “Save media” and delete activity.