Source: CDP Institute

CDP Institute warns that Google’s recent integration of its Gemini AI model into Gmail may put billions of users’ private data at risk. While the upgrade promises smarter, more responsive email interactions through generative AI, privacy advocates argue that it blurs the line between assistance and surveillance.

The article outlines concerns around how user email content may be scanned, processed, and stored by the AI model, with limited user control or transparency. Gemini’s use raises potential conflicts with privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA, especially regarding consent and data minimization.

Although Google claims to follow strict privacy protocols, experts point out that the complexity of AI systems makes auditing and understanding data flows increasingly difficult. Calls for clearer opt-out mechanisms and enhanced disclosures are growing in response to this rollout.