Did Google use my private emails for AI training?

A lawsuit alleges Google has been using private emails and attachments to train its AI tools, with settings potentially enabled automatically.

What lawsuit is filed against Google?

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in federal court, charging Google with privacy violations related to AI training on user data.

How can I stop Google from using my data for AI?

You can disable 'smart features' in Gmail, Chat, and Meet settings on both desktop and mobile to prevent your data from being used for AI training.

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Google Sued Over Secret AI Training on Private Emails

21 Nov

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Summary

Google allegedly uses private emails and attachments for AI training.
Users may be automatically enrolled in data collection without notice.
A lawsuit cites potential violation of California privacy laws.

Google Sued Over Secret AI Training on Private Emails

Google is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of using private Gmail, Chat, and Meet data to train its artificial intelligence models. The suit, filed in federal court, alleges that Google grants Gemini access to user communications without explicit consent, potentially violating the California Invasion of Privacy Act.

The core of the complaint lies in Google's alleged practice of automatically enabling features that allow AI to analyze user content for improvements like Smart Compose and personalized suggestions. Users reportedly receive little to no notification about this data usage, making it difficult to opt out.

This development raises significant privacy concerns regarding how technology companies leverage personal data for AI advancement. While Google has not yet publicly responded, users can manually disable these smart features within their Gmail settings to prevent their data from being used for AI training.