Needs verification2026-07-24

Google - AI Terms of Service

Global · 2026-07-24 · V2ai

What actually changed

Needs verification

Text differences are confirmed, but the available evidence does not establish their substantive effect. This can include extraction or presentation differences.

Change impact: not assessed. The risk score describes the assessed policy and does not measure the effect of this revision.

Before / after comparison (2/2)

Exact snapshot excerpts. Highlights show edited text; surrounding context can be unchanged. The full diff follows in the analysis.

Before · V1

# Generative AI Additional Terms of Service Last Modified: August 9, 2023 | Archi…

After · V2

## Privacy & Terms - Overview - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Technologies …

Before · V1

# Generative AI Additional Terms of Service Last Modified: August 9, 2023 | Archiv…

After · V2

## Privacy & Terms - Overview - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Technologies - FAQ - Google Account # Generative AI Additional Terms of Service Last Modified: August 9, 2023 | Archi…

Method and snapshot references

Automatic classification v1.0. Excerpts are partial; history and original AI assessments are preserved.

SHA-256 V1: 122e1026c69262978dde5119afbe4be1d12ce413aad1d609d72133e540d3c496
SHA-256 V2: 8a4d7a6acf814669d08fa67bccc1c2389e31acffa642f3b1d7117710773f7a50

6/10

Policy risk (AI): Medium

Summary

Text differences are confirmed, but the available evidence does not establish their substantive effect. This can include extraction or presentation differences.

Original AI screening

Automated analysis retained with the record; it may not accurately describe this revision. Use the change verification and version comparison to determine what changed.

The Generative AI Additional Terms of Service remain unchanged, maintaining existing restrictions on AI model development and content disclaimers.

No substantive changes were identified in the Generative AI Additional Terms of Service.
Prohibition on using services to develop machine learning models remains in effect.
Users must exercise discretion; AI content may be inaccurate or offensive.
Policy refers to Google's main Privacy Policy for data handling details.

Why this score

Prohibition on developing ML models restricts business use.+2

Content disclaimers require user discretion and caution.+1

Lack of explicit data usage details in these specific terms.+1

What changed

+ ## Privacy & Terms - Overview - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Technologies - FAQ - Google Account # Generative AI Additional Terms of Service Last Modified: August 9, 2023 | Archived versions To use the Google services that reference these terms (the “Services”), you must accept (1) the Google Terms of Service, and (2) these Generative AI Additional Terms of Service. Please read these documents carefully. Together, these documents are known as the “Terms”. They establish what you can expect from us as you use our services, and what we expect from you. We also encourage you to read our Privacy Policy (and any privacy notices presented in connection with a Service) to better understand what information we collect and how you can update, manage, export, and delete your information. ## Age requirements In addition to the “Age requirements” section in the Google Terms of Service, you will comply with any further age restrictions presented in connection with a Service. ## Use restrictions You may not use the Services to develop machine learning models or related technology. In addition to the “Respect others” section in the Google Terms of Service, you must comply with our Prohibited Use Policy, which provides additional details about appropriate conduct when using the Services. The Services include safety features to block harmful content, such as content that violates our Prohibited Use Policy. As noted in the “Respect others” section in the Google Terms of Service, you may not attempt to bypass these protective measures or use content that violates these Terms. You will comply with Service-specific notices if applicable, such as any warnings not to input sensitive or confidential information. ## Disclaimers The Services may sometimes provide inaccurate or offensive content that doesn’t represent Google’s views. Use discretion before relying on, publishing, or otherwise using content provided by the Services. Don’t rely on the Services for medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Any content regarding those topics is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.

Regional impact

EUMedium

Terms remain unchanged, so user data handling refers to the main Privacy Policy. GDPR rights for data protection and privacy still apply, requiring users to consult the primary document.

USMedium

Policy terms are stable. Users should consult the main Privacy Policy for details on data rights under CCPA/CPRA, as these terms do not specify them.

GlobalMedium

The terms are consistent worldwide. Users should always exercise caution with AI outputs and sensitive data, as disclaimers apply globally.

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