If you’re a user of Gmail, you may have noticed the emergence of **Google’s AI Gemini** in your inbox.

Some users might see it as beneficial, while others could feel annoyed and wish for its removal. If you’re among those who want it gone but aren’t yet inclined to throw your laptop into the sea, there’s encouraging news—you can deactivate Gemini in Gmail along with other Google services such as Drive, Calendar, Meet, and Maps.

### How to Deactivate Gemini in Gmail

If you would rather compose emails without AI help, follow these instructions to turn off Gemini in Gmail:

#### **Total Time:** 5 minutes
#### **What You Need:**
– Laptop, desktop, or smartphone
– Gmail account

#### **Step-by-Step Instructions**

1. **Open Gmail.**
2. **Access Settings.** Click the gear icon located in the upper right corner.
3. **Choose “See all settings.”**
4. **Navigate to “Google Workspace smart features” within the “General” tab.**
5. **Select “Manage Workspace smart feature settings.”**
6. **Disable smart features.**
– To turn off Gemini in Gmail, switch off “Smart features in Google Workspace.” This will also disable AI functionalities in Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet.
– To deactivate Gemini in other Google services such as Maps, Wallet, Google Assistant, and the Gemini app, turn off “Smart features in other Google products.”
7. **Press “Save” in the lower right corner.**

Should you choose to reactivate Gemini later on, simply repeat these steps and toggle the settings back to their original state. The decision is in your hands!