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Google Pushes Gemini into Gmail — You Can Turn It Off

Google Gemini Arrives in Gmail — Opt Out
Gemini in Gmail
  • Google is rolling Gemini AI features directly into Gmail for more AI-driven overviews and composing assistance.
  • The change is being pushed broadly but users retain the ability to disable Gemini features in Gmail settings.
  • The integration was reported by The Register (Brandon Vigliarolo) on Jan 8, 2026; Google’s rollout emphasizes inbox-level AI assistance.

What’s happening

Google is integrating its Gemini AI into Gmail, bringing generative AI capabilities into the inbox. The move aims to surface AI overviews and help with drafting emails directly inside Gmail.

Source and timing

The integration was reported by The Register (author Brandon Vigliarolo) on Jan. 8, 2026. Public-facing messaging around the change highlights AI overviews appearing in users’ inboxes — a summary described in the article’s share text as, “Love Google AI Overviews? Now they’re in your inbox.”

How this affects users

For most users, Gemini features will appear as part of the Gmail experience: suggestions for composing messages, quick summaries of long threads, and AI-driven suggestions inside the inbox UI. Google positions these features as productivity tools to save time on reading and drafting email.

Can you turn it off?

Yes. Google provides an option to disable Gemini-powered features in Gmail’s settings. If you prefer not to use AI-powered summaries or assisted compose, you can opt out through the Gmail settings panel where AI or smart features are managed.

Where to look in Gmail

Look under Gmail’s general settings or Smart features & personalization sections to find toggles for AI features. Exact menu names may vary by account type (personal vs. Workspace) and by rollout stage, so check the settings page if you do not immediately see an option.

Privacy and control

Bringing Gemini into Gmail raises predictable questions about data handling and privacy. Google says users can control AI features through settings, but anyone concerned about how content is processed should review Google’s privacy documentation for Gmail and Workspace.

What to do next

If you want to try Gemini in Gmail, experiment with the new overviews and compose suggestions and adjust behavior via settings. If you prefer not to use it, disable the smart/AI toggles in Gmail to keep your inbox experience unchanged.

Related media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnlGq2moTA8

(Reporting based on The Register’s article by Brandon Vigliarolo, Jan 8, 2026.)

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