Google Privacy: Any files that Google saves are used to improve the user experience.

(How safe is it to search for photos or audio on Google?)

Google Privacy: Privacy has become a major concern these days. Google stores all the information people search on Google. Google has introduced the Google Lens feature, which allows users to upload photos or audio files and provide all relevant information.

But now Google has added a feature to its Search system that, in certain situations, saves any photos, audio, or other files users upload. The company believes this service helps improve its AI technology . However, this feature could pose a privacy threat to many users.

What does Google do with these files?

According to the company, the files Google saves are used to improve the user experience. Furthermore, this data can be used to train AI, making it smarter and more efficient. According to reports, this information can only be saved for a maximum of four years. However, Google says that users can turn this feature off at any time.

Can the data of these Google services be saved?

According to reports, Google's new Search Services History feature can record media files used across various services. These include Google Search, Google Lens, Search Live, Google Shopping, Google Maps, Google Translate, Google News, and Google Flights. If you search for photos, audio, or other files through these platforms, your data may be saved in the search history.

How to turn off this Google feature

If you see a notification from Google regarding this feature on your Android phone, you can easily turn it off.

• First of all, tap on the Manage Settings option visible in the notification.
• After this, scroll down.
• Now you can turn off the media saving feature by selecting the Disable option there.

Why is privacy important?

For your information, AI-based services are growing rapidly these days. Furthermore, user data has become more important than ever. Therefore, it's important to periodically check your Google Account's privacy settings and activity history. From here, you can easily check which information is being saved to your account and which information is not.