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You're not alone: This email from Google's Gemini team was concerning (Updated: Google statement)

The email states that starting July 7, Gemini will "help" with Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off.

Is Google’s AI secretly reading your private texts? Here’s what’s really happening—and how to stop it before it’s too late

Google Gemini AI is now reading your WhatsApp and Messages on Android, and it started on July 7. While Google claims it's only for tasks like sending messages or setting timers, privacy experts warn ...

Google to Gemini Users: We’re Going to Look at Your Texts Whether You Like It or Not

You need to be okay with handing over your payment information, your day-to-day activities, and little pieces of your life that might otherwise be totally private. That required level of intimacy is ...

Yes, you can disable Gemini permissions on your Android phone — here's how

Concerned about what permissions Gemini can access on your Android phone? Don't be. Here's how to quickly disable them.

Gemini can access your WhatsApp chats even with activity turned off: Here’s how you can disable it

Google's Gemini AI can now access apps like WhatsApp and Messages, raising privacy concerns as it stores data even when activity tracking is turned off.
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Between Work Productivity and Privacy Concerns: How Do Female Journalists Use AI Chatbots?

“It’s my personal assistant,” Safaa says, describing her relationship with AI chatbots. She uses these tools throughout the ...
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Google Gemini can now access your Gmail and Docs - Tom's Guide

Google’s Gemini AI can now access Gmail, Docs, Drive, and more to deliver personalized help — but it raises new privacy concerns.