Users must manually disable the settings in multiple hidden locations to opt out—a process so complex that even security experts initially got it wrong.

Go to Gemini Settings > Personal Context to see for yourself. There is a toggle for Your past chats with Gemini for Gemini’s memory. I switched it off. I want an AI assistant that helps me in the moment, not one that builds a psychological profile over months. This is where you begin to set clear boundaries.

You don't have to adjust search settings to make Google work, but you may search more productively if you do. For example, you might like to adjust settings so that you can see 100 results per search page instead of 10. While you can change that setting by ...

Soon, even loafing around on the couch won’t help you steer clear of AI. TV makers are busily integrating AI models into the experience, and Google is no different. At CES, the company announced a big expansion of Gemini features on the Google TV platform, starting with TCL smart TVs.

Google’s making a serious play for privacy these days, with much of the company’s recent I/O developers’ conference revolving around the theme of choice and transparency in how your data is stored. And you know what? Despite Google’s oft-discussed ...

Do you talk to your digital assistant a lot? If Google is your virtual butler of choice, you already know it can be an invaluable and hands-free way to get information instantly. Google is constantly working to improve its A.I. helper, and some recent ...