Google has denied claims that Gmail uses your emails to train Gemini AI. The company clarifies how Smart Features work and reassures users that their data remains private.

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 ...

Google collects data on everything you do while using its products and services. Sometimes this data is sold to advertisers; sometimes it’s used to make it easier to use Google’s products. For example ...

Another day, another “feature” turned on in a load-bearing app that you might want to turn off. For Gmail users, there is an automatic opt-in that may allow Google to use your emailed data (think: ...

Google will let users try new Gmail features the company is testing out at Gmail labs Thursday. A selection of 13 additions is on the initial list of options. Stephen Shankland Former Principal Writer ...

Following the controversy over using user emails to train its Gemini model, Google has clarified its stance on Smart Features. Here's what the company says.

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Introducing Gmail Labs-- a giant list of mostly useless Gmail extensions. Even though I'm underwhelmed by the current offering, it's encouraging to see that Google may make Gmail more of a platform ...

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