Some are opting out of AI training to protect Gemini chats. Here’s how you can too.

Google‘s Gemini AI chatbot allows users to disable the collection and review of chat data that’s used for training the AI model.

Privacy concerns explained: Google employees sometimes manually review Gemini chat conversations to improve the AI’s responses, raising privacy concerns for users who share sensitive information.

• The review process includes both automated data collection and human review of chat conversations
• Some users may share personal health information or other sensitive data they prefer to keep private
• While the data collection helps improve Gemini’s performance, users can opt out of this feature

How to disable AI training on Android:

• Open the Gemini app and tap the profile image in the top-right corner
• Select “Gemini App Activity”
• Tap “Turn off” button
• Choose between “Turn off” or “Turn off and delete activity” options
• Selecting “Turn off and delete activity” removes historical chat data from Google’s access

Web-based opt-out process:

• Select “Activity” from the left menu
• Click the “Turn off” button
• Choose between turning off future data collection or also deleting existing activity

Industry-wide practices: Other major AI chatbots like ChatGPT similarly collect conversation data for training purposes, but typically provide opt-out options in their settings.

Looking ahead: As AI chatbots become more integrated into daily workflows, the balance between improving AI capabilities and protecting user privacy will likely remain a crucial consideration for both users and developers.

Note: This is my edited summary following the guidance. The key points about disabling AI training are preserved while maintaining a professional tone and clear structure.