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  • dbattistella@mstdn.caD dbattistella@mstdn.ca

    2. The Hidden Switch

    Turning off the first setting isn't enough. Most people stop there.

    On the same settings page: Google Workspace smart features → Manage Workspace smart feature settings → Turn off both checkboxes → Save.

    Both settings need to be turned off.

    #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

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    @dbattistella

    Thanks, done!

    I REALLY MISS Don't Be Evil.

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    • dbattistella@mstdn.caD dbattistella@mstdn.ca

      1. The Main Switch

      This is the main setting Google shows you, but it's not the only one.

      Gmail (Desktop):

      ⚙️ Settings → See all settings → Smart features and personalization → Uncheck "Turn on smart features in Gmail, Chat, and Meet" → Save Changes.

      #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

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      bluebrogues@social.vivaldi.net
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      #10

      @dbattistella Uninstall Google . Uninstall Google , Uninstall Google, after you uninstall google don't use google 🤷

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      • dbattistella@mstdn.caD dbattistella@mstdn.ca

        @Ayzacoder: Attention if you have a Gmail account:

        Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.

        Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:

        #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

        toxomat@social.tchncs.deT This user is from outside of this forum
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        #11

        @dbattistella
        Is it very arrogant to assume that everybody who still relies on Gmail in 2026 is either not capable of or not interested in following your instructions anyway?

        iita@beige.partyI andres4ny@social.ridetrans.itA dbattistella@mstdn.caD 3 Replies Last reply
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        • B bluebrogues@social.vivaldi.net

          @dbattistella Uninstall Google . Uninstall Google , Uninstall Google, after you uninstall google don't use google 🤷

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          bluebrogues@social.vivaldi.net
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          #12

          @dbattistella Or bing or firefox

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          • dbattistella@mstdn.caD dbattistella@mstdn.ca

            @Ayzacoder: Attention if you have a Gmail account:

            Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.

            Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:

            #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

            oheso@ieji.deO This user is from outside of this forum
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            #13

            @dbattistella Yay! I've already done all these!

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            • dbattistella@mstdn.caD dbattistella@mstdn.ca

              @Ayzacoder: Attention if you have a Gmail account:

              Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.

              Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:

              #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

              drwho@masto.hackers.townD This user is from outside of this forum
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              drwho@masto.hackers.town
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              #14

              @dbattistella Fffffffffuuuuuuuuu.....

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              • dbattistella@mstdn.caD dbattistella@mstdn.ca

                @Ayzacoder: Attention if you have a Gmail account:

                Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.

                Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:

                #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

                hannsf@mstdn.caH This user is from outside of this forum
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                #15

                @dbattistella Is there a concern if I do not use the Gmail app, or web app? I get all my email [gmail, outlook, etc.] downloaded to my Apple Mail client

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                  #16

                  @jfmblinux @dbattistella Apart from the obvious reason, it’s definitely a better solution since there is nothing that says the buttons that Google implemented actually do anything.

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                  • toxomat@social.tchncs.deT toxomat@social.tchncs.de

                    @dbattistella
                    Is it very arrogant to assume that everybody who still relies on Gmail in 2026 is either not capable of or not interested in following your instructions anyway?

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                    #17

                    @toxomat @dbattistella

                    I personally know people who belong to neither of those categories, but still rely (for reasons I'll not go into) on Gmail. Some struggle to stay informed on such matters, some just struggle. Fedi is a tech savvy folks' bubble, plenty more life forms in the world.

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                    • hannsf@mstdn.caH hannsf@mstdn.ca

                      @dbattistella Is there a concern if I do not use the Gmail app, or web app? I get all my email [gmail, outlook, etc.] downloaded to my Apple Mail client

                      torf@c.imT This user is from outside of this forum
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                      #18

                      @hannsf @dbattistella

                      Everything which passes through google servers and is not end-to-end encrypted, can technically be read, scanned and analyzed by google. I personally assume that it will be, regardless of checkboxes.

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                      • dbattistella@mstdn.caD dbattistella@mstdn.ca

                        2. The Hidden Switch

                        Turning off the first setting isn't enough. Most people stop there.

                        On the same settings page: Google Workspace smart features → Manage Workspace smart feature settings → Turn off both checkboxes → Save.

                        Both settings need to be turned off.

                        #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

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                        #19

                        @dbattistella Thank you. I'd already done the first one for all my accounts on my phone, but didn't notice the "Workspace smart features" section. Turning those off now.

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                        • dbattistella@mstdn.caD dbattistella@mstdn.ca

                          @Ayzacoder: Attention if you have a Gmail account:

                          Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.

                          Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:

                          #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

                          mls14@social.vivaldi.netM This user is from outside of this forum
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                          @dbattistella Zeroth move: delete your account.

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                          • dbattistella@mstdn.caD dbattistella@mstdn.ca

                            @Ayzacoder: Attention if you have a Gmail account:

                            Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.

                            Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:

                            #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

                            realtegan@wandering.shopR This user is from outside of this forum
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                            #21

                            @dbattistella
                            Thank you for the reminder. I'd already turned them all off, but it's good to recheck them every few months in case the corporatists decide to "accidentally" switch them back on.

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                            • dbattistella@mstdn.caD dbattistella@mstdn.ca

                              @Ayzacoder: Attention if you have a Gmail account:

                              Google's AI now scans your emails and attachments, bank statements, tax files, medical letters, all of it. It turned on by default, and there's a class-action lawsuit over how.

                              Here are 5 moves to shut it off, the switch is hidden in two places:

                              #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

                              cjacobs73_perpetual_chrysalis@thistlenfern.orgC This user is from outside of this forum
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                              cjacobs73_perpetual_chrysalis@thistlenfern.org
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                              #22

                              @dbattistella Thanks a ton for this info. I'll need to check my settings and make any necessary changes.

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                              • toxomat@social.tchncs.deT toxomat@social.tchncs.de

                                @dbattistella
                                Is it very arrogant to assume that everybody who still relies on Gmail in 2026 is either not capable of or not interested in following your instructions anyway?

                                andres4ny@social.ridetrans.itA This user is from outside of this forum
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                                #23

                                @toxomat @dbattistella Yes, it is.

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                                • toxomat@social.tchncs.deT toxomat@social.tchncs.de

                                  @dbattistella
                                  Is it very arrogant to assume that everybody who still relies on Gmail in 2026 is either not capable of or not interested in following your instructions anyway?

                                  dbattistella@mstdn.caD This user is from outside of this forum
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                                  dbattistella@mstdn.ca
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                                  #24

                                  @toxomat Not sure I understand what point you're trying to make.

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                                  • cjacobs73_perpetual_chrysalis@thistlenfern.orgC cjacobs73_perpetual_chrysalis@thistlenfern.org

                                    @dbattistella Thanks a ton for this info. I'll need to check my settings and make any necessary changes.

                                    dbattistella@mstdn.caD This user is from outside of this forum
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                                    dbattistella@mstdn.ca
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                                    #25

                                    @cjacobs73_perpetual_chrysalis 👍🏽

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                                    • B bluebrogues@social.vivaldi.net

                                      @dbattistella Or bing or firefox

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                                      @BlueBrogues @dbattistella Librewolf is an excellent degoogled Firefox fork with the antifeatures stripped out

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                                      • linuxandyarn@hachyderm.ioL linuxandyarn@hachyderm.io

                                        @dbattistella Thank you. I'd already done the first one for all my accounts on my phone, but didn't notice the "Workspace smart features" section. Turning those off now.

                                        dbattistella@mstdn.caD This user is from outside of this forum
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                                        @linuxandyarn 👍🏽

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                                        • darwinwoodka@mastodon.socialD darwinwoodka@mastodon.social

                                          @dbattistella

                                          Thanks, done!

                                          I REALLY MISS Don't Be Evil.

                                          dbattistella@mstdn.caD This user is from outside of this forum
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                                          dbattistella@mstdn.ca
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                                          #28

                                          @darwinwoodka 😭

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