How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
Google has introduced a new Gemini bar in Google Docs, accessible to some users. This feature can be hidden by clicking Gemini in the menu bar and selecting Turn off the Bottom bar preferences. However, for a more comprehensive AI-free experience, users can disable Gmail's AI features through settings or employ a Chrome extension called Bye Bye Gemini.
This extension removes all AI elements from Google's productivity tools, including Docs, by using CSS to render them invisible. While some users appreciate the option to avoid AI, others prefer alternatives like Claude, ChatGPT, or locally hosted Ollama setups. Google may reconsider its approach, so better AI hiding options could be forthcoming.
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