A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here’s how to turn it off.

  • panda_abyss@lemmy.ca
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    24 hours ago

    It should be illegal to opt people in to this.

    Imagine if your bank just opted you in to renting out your mortgaged home.

    Abusing your personal data like that should be a crime in basically all jurisdictions.

    • Pika@sh.itjust.works
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      20 hours ago

      it probably is illegal in some countries, the problem is google almost always goes by a do it and see if you get in trouble instead of just following laws.