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> ... not being a core product Technically true, because Google's core product is ads. Also fundamentally wrong, because Gmail serves as a massive source of ad
by jdmichal 4mo ago
> ... not being a core product
Technically true, because Google's core product is ads. Also fundamentally wrong, because Gmail serves as a massive source of ad targeting information, in addition to being a high-engagement canvas to display those ads.
- exi2 4mo agoGoogle has not been scanning gmail mails for ad targeting since 2017. I think after 9 years we can finally let that one go. Ad display I'll still grant you of course.
- vinckr 4mo agoI don't think we can let that one go so easily, since they might not be scanning for ad targeting (pinky promise?) - but they most certainly will slurp everything up for their AI stuff: https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gmail/gmail-is-entering-the-gemini-era/ https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gmail/gm...
- ButyTh0 4mo agoSure, now it is. It was an unproven long shot when they built it.