Taming Google Gemini: how to block it from accessing your apps

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AI applications like Gemini, Meta AI or ChatGPT work best when they have access to your data. That is one reason why the heavy hitters are introducing their AIs in an enabled-state. Sometimes, there is not even an option to turn off the AI feature.

Connecting AI services deeper into your personal space offers other advantages, especially for advertising companies like Google or Meta. The more they know, the better they can push ads to you that you are more likely to click.

Google is informing Gemini application users currently about an upcoming change. Come Monday, June 7th, Gemini will be "able to help you use Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities" says the message. It even works if the Gemini Apps Activity is turned off, according to Google.

The Gemini AI application may ship with devices. If you run a Pixel device, there is a very good chance that Gemini is on it and running already. But you can also install it manually, if you are interested in the functionality or just want to give it a try.

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