I used to think that when smartphone apps were turned "off," it meant I was safe, but apparently that's not always the case 😳
What's been trending recently is about Google's new AI update "Gemini" - there are rumors that it will be able to access users' text messages and call information 💭
What is the Gemini Update? ✨
Simply put, it's a new AI technology Google is developing that's supposed to make your phone smarter at managing and utilizing photos, texts, and call content 🧠
But the concerning part is this "access even when turned off" aspect...! Doesn't that sound like a privacy issue when you think about it normally? 🤔
What exactly could happen? 📱💬
・Even with AI features turned off, access to text messages and call history is possible
・Analysis of photos and contacts might also occur
・In other words, even if users think "stop!", their information might be viewed in the background
Just hearing this makes you think "Wow, that's a bit scary," right? 🥺
How is this possible? 🤔
Google says it's for providing more convenient services, but the problem seems to be that it's unclear how much user permission and settings will actually be respected.
Plus, since it's hard to understand exactly what scope of information will be used, concerns are spreading 👀
So what can we do? 🔧
- Regularly check your phone's privacy settings
- Actually read Google's explanations about what data is being used
- If you're worried, completely turn off AI features or review your account settings
But honestly, I find it a bit difficult to understand all the settings myself 💦
To summarize...
Google's Gemini update seems convenient, but when you hear "might be accessed even when off," it makes you a bit nervous, right? 😳
I'll be keeping an eye on future information releases about how privacy will be protected 🧐
Since phone contents can sometimes be used without us knowing, I think it wouldn't hurt to be a little more careful 💭
Hatena
Comments
ジョージ
Recording conversations requires rooting, but apparently Gemini does it normally without permission 👌
ハンナ
I've been turning off all Google-related stuff recently, I really can't trust them anymore. Yesterday my photos app said backup failed and when I got worried, it turned out they were uploaded automatically and I wasted 30 minutes manually deleting them.
グレース
Does anyone know how to completely remove Gemini? Should I go as far as rooting, or would it be better to change my messaging app?
ノーラン
If someone installed software to spy on their partner's WhatsApp they'd get caught, but Google does it worldwide and regulations just ignore it - seriously unbelievable.
クロエ
AI hasn't even recovered this year's investment costs yet, so they're forcibly cramming it everywhere to prevent corporate collapse. Let's watch the AI rejection and bubble burst while enjoying the wealthy's tantrums. Just make sure to properly stock up on supplies.
ワット
I never even considered Apple products until today, but being forced with AI finally made me sick of it. I plan to delete my digital life and go back to dedicated cameras.
ロバート
Google's motto 'Don't be evil' is ancient history, Pepperidge Farm remembers...
クリス
According to Google's explanation, when settings are off it won't be used for AI learning, but Gemini will still normally handle instructions like text creation and sending. Well, this isn't a privacy issue, right? If I say 'Gemini, write a WhatsApp message to mom,' it's natural for it to write it, right?
キンバリー
I'm grateful to the government that created privacy protection laws, but I want to seek help from EU or Brazil!
レオ
There are options like LineageOS or GrapheneOS.
サム
This might be a stupid question, but is only Gmail monitored? Or all other emails I view on my phone?
リリー
If we keep fining Google at this rate, it might fund the entire EU.
サラ
I don't want to use iPhone, but being pushed by things like this makes me lean that way and it's frustrating.
エマ
This post introduces Google Gemini's update, saying AI accesses major communication apps even when 'off' and keeps conversations for 72 hours. It's convenient, but privacy, trust, and consent issues are really big too.
ミア
I'm curious about how AI assistants will evolve to balance convenience with ethical data management, whether regulations and new designs will give users real control, or if 'always on' will become normal. I want to think about the future relationship between AI and humans, and the definition of privacy in the enhanced AI era.
