Google lets users switch off most account-level AI features, but doing so also removes some long-used smart functions in Gmail, Drive and Search.
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01Summary
- 01Google says users can turn off one or both sets of smart features tied to their account with a few clicks.
- 02Disabling Google Workspace smart features removes AI functions from Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides.
- 03Turning off those settings also ends features such as Calendar pulling events from Gmail, priority sorting in Gmail and personalised Google Search results.
- 04Google Labs has an experiment that may reduce AI Overviews, but there is no official way to switch the feature off completely.
- 05The story says adding "-ai" to a search query can help reduce AI Overviews, and using another search engine or browser is also an option.
02Why it matters
This matters because many Google users now have AI built into everyday tools, and switching it off can change how email, documents and search work. It helps people decide whether they want fewer AI features or to keep the convenience they already rely on.
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