Google Accused of Turning On Gemini AI Across Gmail, Chat, and Meet Without Permission

A major lawsuit was filed against Google, alleging that the company had covertly switched on its Gemini AI assistant in platforms including Gmail, Chat, and Meet in October 2025, without the express permission of the users. It is claimed that with such a move, Google accessed millions of users' private chats, emails, and video content.

Complainants note that, up until recently, Google provided Gemini as an opt-in feature, but has since turned it on by default. Users can disable it, but it's buried so deeply in the settings that hardly anyone can actually find it. This has been characterized by many as a grave intrusion into users' privacy.

At present, Google has not officially responded to this lawsuit. The company states that Gemini's purpose is solely to enhance user experience and productivity and that it operates within its privacy policy. However, tech experts believe that this case raises serious questions about AI ethics and user autonomy.

This case is not limited to Google alone, but serves as a warning to the entire tech industry that companies should not ignore user consent and privacy in the race for artificial intelligence. Google has previously faced numerous investigations and lawsuits regarding its data practices. The Gemini AI controversy could further intensify the debate over whether tech giants should be subject to stricter laws for their use of AI.