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Warren Pressures Google on Gemini's User Data Practices

2/4/2026

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) urged Google to clarify checkout plans for the Gemini AI chatbot in a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, citing concerns about exploiting user data.
Google said users will be able to buy products directly through Gemini via the Universal Commerce Protocol, developed with major retailers.
Warren demands answers by February 17 about user information shared with retailers and whether Gemini will prioritize results.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) urged Google to clarify checkout plans for the Gemini AI chatbot in a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, citing concerns about exploiting user data.
Google said users will be able to buy products directly through Gemini via the Universal Commerce Protocol, developed with major retailers.
Warren demands answers by February 17 about user information shared with retailers and whether Gemini will prioritize results.