AI Assistant Auto-Activates on File Upload Without User Consent
When users upload files to Google Docs, Gemini launches automatically without any confirmation step. Users cannot tell whether uploaded content is being processed or stored by the AI, creating a legitimate concern about data handling transparency for sensitive documents.
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