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Google Sued in California Over Alleged Secret Activation of Gemini in Gmail, Chat and Meet

The complaint cites California’s wiretapping law, alleging surreptitious access to private messages without informed consent.

Overview

  • A proposed class-action complaint was filed late Tuesday in federal court in San Jose, California.
  • Plaintiffs say Google switched Gemini to a default-on setting across Gmail, Google Chat, and Meet in October without notifying users.
  • The filing claims Gemini can access the entire recorded history of communications, including every email and attachment, unless users disable the tool.
  • Turning off Gemini requires navigating multiple privacy settings, according to the lawsuit.
  • Google has not responded to requests for comment, and legal experts say the case could influence how AI features are integrated and regulated.