Hey everyone, I’m really worried about something I just found out. It looks like Google’s new Gemini AI is scanning PDF files in my Google Drive without asking me first. What’s even worse is that I can’t seem to turn this feature off!
Has anyone else noticed this? I’m not comfortable with an AI going through my personal documents without my permission. It feels like a huge privacy issue.
I’ve been using Google Drive for years to store important files, and now I’m not sure if I can trust it anymore. Does anyone know if there’s a way to stop Gemini from doing this? Or should we all be looking for alternative cloud storage options?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. How do you feel about AI potentially accessing your private files? Is this a deal-breaker for you when it comes to using Google services?
This is indeed concerning. I’ve been using Google Drive for business documents, and the thought of AI scanning them without consent is troubling. While I understand the potential benefits of AI integration, user privacy should be paramount. I’ve done some digging, and it seems this feature is part of Google’s push for AI-enhanced productivity. However, the lack of clear opt-out options is problematic. I’m considering encrypting sensitive files as a stopgap measure. It might be worth reaching out to Google support for clarification on data usage and potential opt-out methods. In the meantime, I’m reevaluating my cloud storage strategy and looking into more privacy-focused alternatives.
woah, that’s messed up! i had no idea gemini was snooping thru our stuff. google’s gone too far this time. might be time to switch to dropbox or something. anyone know if other cloud services r doing this too? we gotta protect our privacy somehow
I’ve been following this issue closely, and it’s definitely alarming. As someone who works with sensitive client data, I can’t afford to have AI potentially accessing confidential information. I’ve started looking into alternatives like Sync.com and pCloud, which offer zero-knowledge encryption. It’s a hassle to migrate everything, but peace of mind is worth it.
One thing I’ve done in the meantime is create a separate Google account just for non-sensitive files and collaboration. It’s not ideal, but it helps compartmentalize things until I can fully transition away from Google Drive. I’ve also reached out to my professional network, and many are equally concerned. Some are even considering reverting to local storage solutions with manual backups.
It’s disappointing that Google hasn’t been more transparent about this. I hope they address these concerns soon and provide clear opt-out options. Until then, I’m erring on the side of caution.