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USAID Employees Anxious Over Google's AI Recording Revelations

2/14/2025

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USAID employees are on edge as they learn that Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, may be recording conversations through Google Workspace, which is automatically activated. This revelation has sparked anxiety and tense discussions among staff, who fear being watched. In response, Google reassured that their contract with USAID predates any political scrutiny.

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USAID employees are on edge as they learn that Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, may be recording conversations through Google Workspace, which is automatically activated. This revelation has sparked anxiety and tense discussions among staff, who fear being watched. In response, Google reassured that their contract with USAID predates any political scrutiny.