Now Gmail will write and read your emails itself, increasing privacy risks with the entry of Gemini AI
Siddhi Jain January 13, 2026 01:15 AM

New features powered by Gemini AI are automatically activating in Gmail, which will process users' emails and data. If you don't change any settings yourself, the AI ​​will make the decisions for you. Let's tell you what impact this will have on your privacy and inbox.

For the nearly 3 billion users of Gmail, the world's largest email platform, the time has come to make a decision. If you don't choose anything yourself, the AI ​​will decide for you. New features are now automatically activating in Gmail that will process and analyze your data, and once they start, it will be difficult to go back. Let us explain why we are saying this.

Gmail is becoming an AI Inbox

If you use Gmail, you must have noticed that Gmail is now entering the Gemini era. This means that with tools like "Help Me Write," you can now have emails written or improved automatically. You will also get new Suggested Replies, which will suggest responses with a single click based on your conversations. These changes are gradually rolling out in different countries and languages.

Google says that all these new features are possible because of Gemini 3. Currently, they have been launched for English users in the US and will be rolled out to other countries and languages ​​later. In fact, AI is already being gradually integrated into Gmail. From searching for emails to writing and replying, everything is being handled by AI. This is creating a kind of "AI Inbox," where a lot of your work will be done by the machine.

Convenience comes with increased privacy risks

When Google processes your inbox with its cloud AI, questions arise about your privacy and security. The good news is that you can turn off these features if you want. To do this, you need to go to Settings > General and uncheck Smart features. But remember, if you want AI-powered smart tools, you will have to give Google your data. Some tech websites have even said that AI is now intruding into every little thing. Gmail was already keeping track of your messages, purchases, and contacts, and now things have reached a point where you don't even need to read your emails yourself because AI will do everything for you.

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