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Starting today, Gemini AI will access your WhatsApp and more. Learn how to disable it on Android. (tuta.com)
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Gemini AI needs to be disabled on Android or it will override your privacy settings and gain full access to your texts, calls, and WhatsApp - even if you’ve turned off Gemini Apps Activity.

Google recently started notifying users via email that from July 7th, 2025, its AI model, Gemini, will assist apps on Android like WhatsApp, messages, and phone. Simply put, Gemini will get access to your apps even if you previously turned tracking for Gemini Apps Activity off. Soon the AI tool will be able to run tasks like send WhatsApp messages, set timers, and even make calls – regardless of whether you previously told Google’s Gemini not to track you. We take a look at how you can disable Gemini on Android from accessing your phone’s services, using your data for AI, and how to take back your privacy.

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[–] somerandomperson@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 months ago

Sadly i'm fucked because custom ROMS exist for all s23 models except the s23 fe (wwwhhhhhhHHHHHYYYYYYYYY). I'm experiencing physical pain.