How to turn off Gemini in your Gmail, Photos, Chrome, and more – it’s easy to opt out of AI

Why would I turn off Gemini?

Some people are concerned about privacy, performance issues, or frustration with AI inaccuracies, while others simply prefer things the way they were before Gemini. Either way, it’s good to know Google gives you a way to opt out of Gemini across its most popular apps, even if the settings are a bit hidden and buried in a few places. I personally felt a wave of relief once I switched it off.

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