Google AI 'Guesses' User's Cat's Name, Sparking Privacy Concerns on Reddit
Rare_Bat2584 · reddit · 2026-10-05
A Reddit user reports Google AI addressed their cat by name (Julius) without ever being told — the only mention was in a text message to their sister. The assistant claims it "randomly guessed" and has no access to texts, mic, or cross-session memory. The case fuels ongoing privacy questions about how mobile AI assistants actually source personal context.
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