Want to keep Gemini AI out of your Gmail? Here’s how.

AI really, really, really wants to write your emails for you, and with Google's AI Gemini now in your inbox, your Gmail can feel a little out of your hands. If you're worried about privacy, feel like your writing skills are becoming too reliant on AI, or simply don't need Gemini features, it's pretty easy to disable Gemini in Gmail, as well as other Google platforms like Drive, Calendar, Meet, Maps, and more. Here's a handy guide to switching it off. Step 4: In the "General" section, scroll to "Google Workspace smart features." Step 5: Click "Manage Workspace smart feature settings." Step 6: Toggle smart features on or off. If you're looking to turn off Gemini in Gmail, toggle off "Smart features in Google Workspace." This will also turn off the AI for Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet. The second toggle for "other Google products" will switch Gemini off for Maps, Wallet, Google Assistant, and the Gemini app itself. Step 7: Click "Save" at the bottom right of the pop-up. If you want to turn Gemini on again in Gmail, follow the same steps. It's your life. Switching off Gemini will remove the "Help me write" prompt, AI Overviews, email summaries, search personalisation,