Google AI Accused of Default Scanning Sensitive Emails, Faces Class-Action Lawsuit
Aiden_Tech_Ai · x · 2026-08-01
Google's AI is reportedly scanning emails and attachments by default, including highly sensitive data like bank statements, tax files, and medical letters. This has triggered a class-action lawsuit. The original thread also shares 5 steps to turn off the hidden settings.
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