AI chatbots have surged in popularity since ChatGPT went viral in late 2022, dominating the market as the most widely used assistant. However, Google’s Gemini AI has quickly caught up, thanks to a series of strong model upgrades in recent months. Its biggest advantage lies in deep integration across Google’s ecosystem, including services like Gmail and Calendar, making it a seamless option for everyday use.
Google Gemini will now learn from your chats, unless you tell it not to.
Google has also confirmed that it’s changing how it uses the content you upload to Gemini. Starting September 2, a sample of your chats and data (including file uploads) will be used to train Google’s AI.… pic.twitter.com/NpsEqlYoct
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Google, by default, uses conversations with Gemini to train its AI models, helping large language models (LLMs) like Gemini learn patterns in language, reasoning, and context. While public datasets are useful, they are not enough to refine responses for natural queries. Training on real user interactions allows Gemini to better understand the most common queries and adapt its answers to be more relevant and helpful.
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However, this practice raises privacy concerns, as users often share highly personal details with chatbots—ranging from financial worries to emotional struggles. For those uncomfortable with Google storing and using their conversations, there’s an option to stop Gemini from training on personal chats. This can be done by disabling the “Gemini Apps Activity” setting, which Google plans to rename “Keep activity” in a future update.
Google Gemini will now learn from your chats—unless you tell it not to
Starting September 2, a sample of your chats and data (including file uploads) will be used to train Google’s AIhttps://t.co/V6UWubopYR#google #Gemini #ai #enshittification #privacy #surveillance #dystopia
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The process to turn this off is straightforward. On desktop, users can visit Gemini.Google.com, go to Settings and help, select Activity, and turn off Gemini activity. There’s also an option to delete past activity so that previously stored conversations are removed. Google will still keep data for 72 hours before deleting it from its servers. Users with multiple Google accounts need to repeat the process for each one to ensure full privacy.
On mobile, the steps are similar. Users need to open the Gemini app, tap the account option in the top-right corner, head to Gemini apps activity, and switch it off. They can also delete past activity for additional privacy. Following these steps ensures that Gemini no longer trains on personal conversations across all platforms, giving users more control over their data.
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