Class Action Alleges That Google Gemini Was Reading User Emails Without Consent
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- Google faces a proposed privacy class action alleging it activated its Gemini AI assistant by default in Gmail, Chat, and Meet without user consent.
- The lawsuit claims violations of California privacy laws, including the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the Stored Communications Act.
- The first complaint was dismissed in July 2026 for lack of standing; a second amended complaint was filed in August 2026.
- Google filed a new motion to dismiss the second amended complaint in September 2026, and the case is still pending.
- No class has been certified, no settlement reached, and no claim form is available yet.
- The potential class could include approximately 130 million U.S. Gmail users whose private communications were accessed by Gemini.
- The case tests whether older wiretapping laws apply to AI assistants integrated into everyday digital services.