I’m frustrated with the recent AI integration in my Gmail account. As a Google Workspace Business Starter subscriber, I want to completely remove or disable these AI features. The automatic additions feel intrusive, and if Google doesn’t provide a straightforward opt-out method, I’m seriously considering migrating to an alternative email service provider. Can anyone share a reliable method to completely disable these AI tools in my Gmail settings?
I totally get your frustration with these AI features. I actually discovered a slightly workaround that might help - go into your Gmail settings and disable 'Smart Compose' and 'Smart Reply' features. While it won't completely remove Gemini AI, it does reduce some of the automatic suggestions. In my experience, repeatedly dismissing AI recommendations and not engaging with them seems to make them less prominent over time.
If you're really uncomfortable, I recommend investigating privacy-focused email providers like ProtonMail or Tutanota. They offer more control and less AI integration. Might be worth exploring as a backup plan if Google continues pushing these intrusive features without providing clear opt-out mechanisms.