Gmail training AI on your emails: Viral claims spark; Google fights back

Google vehemently denies claims of scanning Gmail for AI training, labeling reports as misleading. A spokesperson clarified that existing smart features, like predictive text, are separate from Gemini’s AI development. While these features personalize user experience, Google insists they don’t feed into AI models. Despite the company’s reassurances, a class-action lawsuit alleges privacy violations, and some users report smart features mysteriously re-enabling, fueling ongoing concerns.