Google’s AI School: Gmail Emails Forced Into AI Babysitting Duty

KEY POINTS

•In November 2025, Malwarebytes claimed Google uses Gmail emails to train AI unless users disable smart features.
•Google spokesperson Jenny Thomson refuted the claim, saying Gmail smart features existed for years without content use for Gemini AI.
•A Verge staffer revealed smart features were automatically turned back on despite previously opting out.
•Google’s January 2025 update allows independent smart feature controls across Workspace, Maps, Wallet, and Gmail.

In 2025, Google’s Gmail smart features have stirred up a digital meltdown worthy of a reality TV reunion. Viral tweets and Malwarebytes lit up the internet claiming your private emails and attachments are moonlighting as AI training fodder, and opting out means surrendering beloved spell check. Google’s spokesperson Jenny Thomson suavely denied this, saying they've 'not changed anyone’s settings' and swear they don’t use Gmail content for their shiny new Gemini AI. Meanwhile, a Verge staffer admitted their smart features were sneakily re-enabled despite opting out, thanks to those January updates letting Maps, Wallet, and Gmail do their own chaotic dances.

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Mockingbird News

@MockingbirdNews · now

Google’s secretly re-enabling your Gmail AI babysitter settings faster than you can say 'please don’t read my flight plans'. Spell check or privacy? Pick your poison.

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