Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
2 days ago
- #AI
- #Gmail
- #privacy
- Google has added features allowing Gmail to access private messages and attachments for AI training.
- Users are automatically opted in, requiring manual action to opt out.
- Google uses email content, including attachments, to train AI models like Gemini AI.
- Privacy concerns arise as settings are enabled by default without explicit consent.
- Opting out requires disabling 'Smart features' in two separate settings locations.
- Steps to opt out include turning off Smart Features in Gmail, Chat, and Meet, and Google Workspace Smart Features.
- Google is rolling out these changes gradually, so users should check their settings.
- Privacy risks highlight the importance of controlling personal data usage.