Google AI Automatically Processes Sensitive Gmail Attachments, Settings Hidden
aftahi_ai · x · 2026-08-02
Security researchers warn that Google's AI features automatically process Gmail emails and attachments, potentially including highly sensitive information like bank statements, tax documents, and medical letters.
However, the settings controlling these features are not obvious. Users must navigate 5 steps to turn them off, with the most critical controls hidden across two different menus.
Related event: Google AI Faces Class Action Over Secret Email Scanning(2 posts)→
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