I just found out something that’s really bugging me about Google’s new Gemini AI. Apparently, it’s been looking through PDF files stored on my Google Drive without asking me first! What’s worse is that I can’t seem to turn this feature off.
Has anyone else noticed this? It feels like a huge invasion of privacy. I mean, I thought my files on Drive were supposed to be private unless I specifically shared them.
I’m wondering if there’s any way to stop Gemini from accessing these files or if Google plans to address this issue. It’s making me seriously consider moving my documents to a different cloud storage service.
What do you all think about this? Are there any workarounds or settings I might have missed? I’d really appreciate any advice or insights you can share on this matter.
I appreciate you bringing this to our attention, Liam23. This is indeed a concerning development. While I haven’t personally experienced this issue, it’s crucial to verify the extent of Gemini’s access. Have you reached out to Google Support for clarification? They might provide insights on any privacy settings or opt-out options we’re unaware of. In the meantime, consider encrypting sensitive documents or temporarily moving critical files to a local drive. It’s also worth reviewing Google’s latest terms of service for any changes related to AI integration. Let’s hope Google addresses this promptly and provides more transparent controls for users.
woah, that’s messed up! i hadn’t heard about this but it’s def concerning. maybe try putting sensitive stuff in password-protected zip files? or use a different cloud service that’s more privacy-focused? either way, google needs to explain themselves and give us control over our own data!
I’ve actually been using Gemini AI for a while now, and I’ve noticed something similar. It’s not just PDFs - it seems to reference information from various file types on my Drive. At first, I thought it was cool how ‘smart’ it was, but then it hit me how invasive this could be.
What worked for me was creating a separate Google account just for AI interactions. I only upload files I’m comfortable with the AI accessing to that account’s Drive. It’s not ideal, but it gives me more control.
Another thing to consider is that this might be covered in Google’s terms of service that we all click through without reading. Maybe it’s time we start paying more attention to those? Either way, I hope Google addresses this soon and gives us more granular controls over AI access to our data.