Gmail thinks I'm stupid, so I left

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A user shared their experience of being annoyed by Gmail's AI-powered writing assistant, which they felt was intrusive and condescending.

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The incident highlights the potential drawbacks of over-reliance on AI-powered features in software.

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Gmail thinks I'm stupid, so I left

6/3/2026, 5:30:37 PM

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