Google’s Gemini AI Analyzes Gmail by Default, Sparking User Backlash
- A hidden Gmail setting allowed Google’s Gemini AI to analyze emails and calendars unless users opted out.
- Confusion arose on social media platforms like X and Reddit regarding when this feature was enabled.
- Google stated the feature is part of its Smart Features system across Workspace products, automating tasks such as adding flight details from Gmail to Calendar.
- Users must manually disable Smart Features in multiple settings to prevent data analysis by Gemini.
- The backlash highlights ongoing concerns about data privacy and AI integration into widely used products.
