Google’s Gemini AI accused of secretly tracking private user messages
Google faces a serious accusation. A class-action lawsuit alleges that the tech giant used its AI, Gemini, to secretly track users' private messages in Gmail, messaging apps, and video calls. The claim, made on November 12, has raised significant privacy concerns.
Russian consumer watchdog Roskachestvo has clarified that smart speakers do not constantly record all conversations. Instead, they process audio while waiting for a wake word. However, cybersecurity specialist Sergei Kuzmenko warns that smart devices continuously analyse ambient sound, which could be used to build detailed user profiles. Kuzmenko advises using smart speakers with physical microphone mute buttons to fully disable audio monitoring. Roskachestvo recommends disabling the microphone on smart speakers when not in use.
The lawsuit alleges that Alphabet secretly activated Gemini across Gmail, Chat, and Meet, enabling personal data collection without user consent. It is important to note that there are no public records indicating that Google was sued on November 12, 2025, for this specific allegation.
The accusation against Google highlights the ongoing debate about privacy and AI assistants. Users are advised to be cautious with their data and consider using privacy features on their devices. The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen.
