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Google Faces Lawsuit Over Gmail AI Data Access Claims

1/5/2026

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Story summary
  • Cybersecurity experts allege Gmail automatically opts in to let Google LLC access emails and attachments for AI training.
  • Users can opt out in two settings, but this may cost features like Smart Compose.
  • A proposed class-action lawsuit claims Google secretly enabled this access.
  • Google denies the allegations, stating that user content is not used for training.
  • 60% of Americans are uneasy about AI's role in daily life.