<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Google has updated its AI chatbot, Gemini AI, to access third-party apps like WhatsApp by default, causing concerns about user consent.</li><li>Gemini does not run locally and sends all communications it can access to Google, but the company states that Gemini cannot read WhatsApp messages or see images sent.</li><li>Tech experts are worried about the default access granted to Gemini, highlighting issues of user consent, data privacy, and AI overreach.</li><li>Disabling Gemini's access may not be straightforward, but steps can be taken in the app settings to manage permissions and turn off app activity.</li></ul>

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