GoKawiilOver the past couple of years, Google has found ways to stuff Gemini in nearly every app and service it offers. Whether it's Gmail with its AI inbox or Chrome with its chat sidebar, Gemini is now inescapable inside of Workspace. I don't know about you, but I don't need an AI to tell me how to write a =SUM equation in Sheets or an outline for a first draft. Most of the time, I find Gemini is a distraction. If you feel the same way, this how-to is for you.
How to remove Gemini from your personal Workspace account
From the "General" tab of Gmail's settings menu, look for the Smart features checkbox. (Igor Bonifacic for Engadget)
To turn Gemini off, you will need to disable two separate sets of options. The first set covers a set of features, including smart compose, that are shared across Gmail, Chat and Meet — so if you turn them off in one app, they won't be available in any of the three. All of this is most easily done through Gmail's web client.
In Gmail, tap the cog icon. Select See all settings. Under the General tab, scroll down to find Smart features. Disable Turn on smart features in Gmail, Chat, and Meet.
In Japan, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, smart features are turned off by default.
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Next, turn your attention to Workspace.
In Gmail, tap the cog icon. Select See all settings. Under the General tab, scroll down and click Manage Workspace smart feature settings. Toggle off smart features in Google Workspace and Smart features in other Google products.
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