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Turning off Gemini also disables features, prompting criticism of Google over forced AI

Google has designed Workspace so that disabling Gemini also blocks existing convenience features such as Gmail inbox prioritisation and spelling checks, prompting criticism that it unfairly restricts user choice to expand AI adoption. Users must navigate multiple settings in the Gmail web client to turn off smart features, which are linked across Workspace. Turning them off can also disable desktop alerts, delivery tracking and calendar integration, and workplace users may need administrator privileges.