Google blocks an AI assistant from managing Gmail filters: 'this app is blocked'
altryne · x · 2026-09-27
Developer altryne shared that when his AI assistant tried to manage Gmail filters, Google simply returned 'this app is blocked.' A vivid example of how strict platform API access controls remain a real bottleneck for agents trying to operate everyday tools.
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