In the United States, Google AI has been accessing users' private content in services like Gmail and Chat with their consent. Users can enable or disable smart features that allow this access, but many may not fully understand the implications. The introduction of the "Deep Research" project further complicates privacy concerns, as it allows AI to access private information for research purposes. Meanwhile, other AI assistants like Instinct are also facing scrutiny for their data access practices.
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