I hate Gemini in my Gmail, so here’s how I turned it off

It seems like I can’t escape Gemini in Google’s products and services. From Android phones and Google Calendar to YouTube and more, Google’s chatbot and AI model are everywhere. I’m not a fan of many generative AI features, to begin with. But I really dislike Google’s AI integration in Gmail, and it got to the point where I just decided to turn off Gemini in Gmail. Do you use Gemini/AI features in Gmail? 13 votes Yes, I use all of them 0 % I use some AI features (e.g. Smart Compose), but not Gemini itself 0 % No, I don't use them 100 % Why do I hate Gemini and AI in Gmail? Andy Walker / Android Authority I was very annoyed when I noticed the Gemini icon in Gmail on my PC and phone. For one, I don’t really use AI chatbots. Between the hallucinations, the fact that they’re mostly built on unethical foundations, and the resulting enshittification of the internet, why would I trust most AI chatbots, even in a limited capacity? Then there’s the fact that it was hoisted upon me. I don’ ... Read full article.