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Google Drive Users Want to Fully Disable Gemini UI Elements

A Google Drive user wants the Gemini button removed from the interface entirely when smart/AI features are turned off, rather than remaining visible after being disabled. They report considering downgrading the app to avoid the forced AI integration taking up screen space.

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