Post #4326415

2026-08-01 19:53 UTC

2. The Hidden Switch Turning off the first setting isn't enough. Most people stop there. On the same settings page: Google Workspace smart features → Manage Workspace smart feature settings → Turn off both checkboxes → Save. Both settings need to be turned off. #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

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@dbattistella@mstdn.ca 2026-08-01 19:53

3. Your Phone The settings don't always sync between devices, so check the Gmail app separately. Gmail app → Menu (☰) → Settings → Select your account → Turn off "Smart features and personalization" → Confirm. #Google #Email #Privacy #AI

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@darwinwoodka@mastodon.social 2026-08-01 21:09

@dbattistella@mstdn.ca Thanks, done! I REALLY MISS Don't Be Evil.

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@linuxandyarn@hachyderm.io 2026-08-01 22:18

@dbattistella@mstdn.ca Thank you. I'd already done the first one for all my accounts on my phone, but didn't notice the "Workspace smart features" section. Turning those off now.

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@hazelnot@sunbeam.city 2026-08-01 23:35

@dbattistella@mstdn.ca damn, turns out I'd already done this, so at least in theory they're not allowed to do this shit (though I mean let's be real they'll do it anyway but I don't have the time or money to fully switch away from corporate email platforms)

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