Google's Gemini AI Accused of Unauthorized Google Drive Scans

Google’s Gemini AI has been accused of scanning PDF files on Google Drive without user permission, raising significant privacy concerns. Despite attempts to disable the feature, users like Kevin Bankston found it difficult to stop Gemini from accessing their documents. Google maintains that its AI features require proactive user enablement and handle data in a privacy-preserving manner, but the incident underscores the need for clear user control and consent in AI integrations.