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Gmail Tips: If you want to keep your Gmail account secure, there are a few important steps you need to follow.

Google Gmail is widely used today—from smartphone logins to banking alerts and other essential services. With technological advancements, Google has integrated AI features into Gmail to simplify tasks. However, it has been observed that Google AI may be quietly reading your Gmail messages. If you are concerned about this, you can secure your Gmail account by adjusting specific settings.

Gmail offers various AI-based "Smart Features" that utilize information from your emails to provide conveniences that make your work easier. Google uses your Gmail data to power these features; however, you have the option to prevent Google from doing so.

If you wish to secure your Gmail account, follow these steps: First, open Gmail on your computer or laptop and click on the "Settings" icon in the top-right corner. Select the "See all settings" option. Next, scroll down within the "General" tab. Uncheck the box next to "Smart Features and Personalization" and select "Turn Off" in the pop-up window that appears.

After that, scroll down to the "Google Workspace Smart Features" section and click on "Manage Workspace smart features settings." Disable both options listed there. Finally, click "Save Changes" to apply the new settings.

It is important to note that if you use Gmail on a smartphone, changing settings on your computer alone is not enough. Settings for the mobile app and the web version often differ. Therefore, make sure to check these options within the Gmail app as well.

Additionally, you should re-check these settings after every app update and repeat the process if necessary. This is because some settings automatically revert to default mode after the app is updated.