Google has officially announced that it is making major privacy changes to the Gemini AI. Starting September 2, the chatbot can impact how your personal data is handled. Taking to the press a mail, Google stated that it will start using “a sample” of user uploads, which include files, photos, videos, and screenshots to train the AI system and products.
This new change will coincide with the rebranding of the Gemini Apps Activity setting, which will soon be known as Keep Activity. Unless users manually change their settings, the feature will be enabled by default. This means that the chatbot will automatically receive your personal chats and media files. It calls into question the issues of consent, transparency, and data protection.
But the good news is that you can disable it simply by going to settings. If you want to know, follow the step-by-step instructions based on the device you’re using.
It must be noted that even after disabling it, Gemini activity remains on the servers for up to 72 hours before deletion. If you use multiple Google accounts, you will have to repeat the process with each account.
The setting currently appears as “Gemini Apps Activity”, but Google has said it will soon be renamed “Keep activity” in an upcoming update.