I caught Google Gemini using my data–and then covering it up
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skeptical
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negative
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tech
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Google Gemini
Data Privacy
AI Ethics
The author claims Google Gemini used their personal data without consent and then attempted to cover it up, raising concerns about data privacy and AI ethics.
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11/18/2025, 1:11:34 AM
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