Google’s AI is reportedly scanning Gmail inboxes by default, sparking a lawsuit
nikola_mr64990 · x · 2026-08-04
- The post warns Gmail users that Google’s AI is scanning emails and attachments, including bank statements, tax files and medical letters, and says the feature is enabled by default.
- It claims there is already a class-action lawsuit over how the rollout works.
- The thread also says there are two hidden places in settings where users can turn it off, but the visible text does not show the actual steps.
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