Gmail: Is Gmail spying on you? Turn off these two settings immediately, otherwise your privacy will be at risk..

Concerns about Gmail users' privacy have resurfaced. A tech expert has claimed that Google may be accessing users' email data to train its AI models. According to reports, some smart features in Gmail are enabled by default, potentially giving AI access to private messages and attachments. This is why users are now being advised to check their settings and make necessary changes.

What is the new claim regarding Gmail?
Engineering YouTuber and tech expert Davery Jones posted on X (formerly Twitter), warning that Gmail users are already opted-in for AI training. According to him, Gmail can train AI models by accessing your private emails and attachments. He called this a serious issue, stating that users need to manually disable settings in two different places.

Which Gmail features are causing concern?
According to the report, Gmail's Smart Features and Workspace Smart Features can access user data. These features power tools like Ask Gemini, content summaries, smart suggestions, and Google Assistant. Experts believe that these AI features heavily rely on inbox data. This is why disabling them largely removes Gmail's AI integration.

How to disable Smart Features in Gmail
Desktop or laptop users need to go to "See all settings" in Gmail and then to the Smart features section. Here, they need to uncheck "Turn on smart features on Gmail, Chat, and Meet." After that, clicking on "Manage Workspace smart feature settings" will open a new pop-up. It is also necessary to disable smart features related to Google products and Google Workspace here to completely prevent AI access.

What does Google say?
Google has explicitly denied these allegations, stating that Gmail data is not used for AI training. According to the company, user data is only used for feature functionality and processing. However, several cybersecurity experts believe that AI features like Gemini are excessively invasive. Furthermore, Gmail's complex settings confuse average users, further increasing doubts about privacy.

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