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there is a remote controlled ai agent on every google device that can not be turned off (europe.pub)
submitted 2 weeks ago by not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world
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since yesterday.. oop: https://mathstodon.xyz/@johncarlosbaez/114816283089805862

article: https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/unless-users-take-action-android-will-let-gemini-access-third-party-apps/

haven't found a public google announcement, the screenshot seems to be from emails

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[โ€“] IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world -1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (9 children)

Nope. It's a user space app not tied to services. You just uninstall the app.

It's only an issue if it comes pre installed via retailer or manufacter. This includes pixels.

[โ€“] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (5 children)

I assume it will be force fed to users on all commercial Android 16 phones soon.

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