Gemini apps activity
What Google's Gemini Apps Activity setting does, why human review of prompts matters, and how to think about turning it off.
"Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn't be the price we accept for just getting on the Internet." (Gary Kovacs)
I recently wrote about the "Improve model for everyone" setting in GPT-4o to highlight the importance of data privacy for everyone using Gen AI tools. That pushed me to test similar settings in other Gen AI tools I often use.
Today, I'm sharing how Google Gemini offers a similar option, and why you should consider turning it off, especially since your prompts may be reviewed by a human. Yes, you read that right.
Let's dive into Google Gemini's "Apps Activity" setting and why turning this setting off can be a wise decision for privacy.
What is Gemini Apps Activity?
"Gemini Apps Activity" is a setting that allows Google to keep a record of your interactions with Gemini. This includes the text you input, the responses you receive, and any files or context you attach, the kind of trail that deserves a conscious choice, not a default you never noticed.
The Medium article walks through where to find the toggle, what changes when you switch it off, and how it relates to other Gemini data controls, with screenshots and sharper privacy framing than fits here.