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In November 2025, a rumor circulated that Google's latest update had automatically opted in all users to allow its generative artificial intelligence (AI) program to train on private communications such as emails and chats.
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Google's AI is now snooping on your emails without your permission - here's how to opt out
A new change quietly rolling out lets Google access your private messages and attachments to train its AI models without your knowledge or permission. Opt out takes just moments.
While Google denies any hidden changes or AI-training practices involving Gmail content, a key concern remains: several data-processing features appear to be switched on by default
Google has refuted claims of using Gmail content for AI model training, calling reports misleading. The company clarified that while smart features li
Google denies using Gmail content to train Gemini AI, but a recent settings update has users rechecking their privacy controls.