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How to de-Gemini your Google apps


A closeup of the Gemini app icon on iPhone. (Igor Bonifacic for Engadget)

Over the past couple of years, Google has found ways to stuff Gemini in nearly every app and service it offers. Whether it's Gmail with its AI inbox or Chrome with its chat sidebar, Gemini is now inescapable inside of Workspace. I don't know about you, but I don't need an AI to tell me how to write a =SUM equation in Sheets or an outline for a first draft. Most of the time, I find Gemini is a distraction. If you feel the same way, this how-to is for you.

How to remove Gemini from your personal Workspace account

From the "General" tab of Gmail's settings menu, look for the Smart features checkbox. (Igor Bonifacic for Engadget)

To turn Gemini off, you will need to disable two separate sets of options. The ...


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