Google Faces Lawsuit Over Secret Gemini Scanning of Gmail Users

Gmail users have filed an amended US complaint against Google, accusing the company of secretly enabling its Gemini artificial intelligence tool to scan their private emails and messages without consent.

The lawsuit claims that Google turned on the feature by default while presenting it as opt-in, which is a major concern for users who value their online privacy.

The complaint was filed in August 2026, and the details of the case are still emerging. However, the allegations against Google raise important questions about the company's handling of user data and its use of artificial intelligence tools.