Google has announced updates to its Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policy, effective August 1, 2026. The revised policy classifies prediction markets as restricted commodities, banning extensions that facilitate real-money trading on prediction outcomes. Additionally, the policy mandates that user data collected by extensions must be used solely for the disclosed purpose, with any changes in data handling requiring proactive user notification. Extensions must also adhere to AI service safety protocols, with violations potentially leading to removal or other penalties.