How to Turn Off Google AI Features: Step-by-Step Guide

Google integrates AI into many of its services, including Google Search (AI Overviews), Gemini (formerly Bard), Google Assistant, and more. If you want to disable these AI features, follow this guide.

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Option 1: Disable AI Overviews in Google Search

Google’s “AI Overviews” (previously Search Generative Experience – SGE) provides AI-generated summaries at the top of search results.

Steps to Turn It Off:

1. Open Google Chrome (or your preferred browser).

2. Go to Google Search Labs (if available in your region).

3. Find “AI Overviews” or “SGE” in the experimental features list.

4. Toggle it off to disable AI-generated summaries.

5. Refresh Google Search to see changes.

⚠️ Note: If you don’t see the option, Google may have fully rolled out AI Overviews without an opt-out option.

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Option 2: Disable Google Gemini (AI Assistant)

If you want to stop seeing Gemini (Google’s AI chatbot) in search results:

Steps to Disable:

1. Open Google Search (google.com).

2. Click on the “Gemini” icon (if visible).

3. Select “Hide Gemini” or “Switch back to classic search.”

4. Alternatively, use the search query &udm=14 at the end of a Google URL (e.g., https://www.google.com/search?q=weather&udm=14) for non-AI results.

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Option 3: Turn Off Google Assistant AI

To disable Google Assistant’s AI responses:

On Android:

1. Open the Google app (or Google Assistant).

2. Tap your profile icon → Settings → Google Assistant.

3. Scroll to “General” and turn off “Google Assistant.”

On iPhone:

1. Open the Google app → Settings → Google Assistant.

2. Toggle off “Google Assistant.”

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Option 4: Disable AI in Gmail (Smart Compose & Smart Reply)

Google’s AI helps write emails—here’s how to disable it:

1. Open Gmail.

2. Click the ⚙️ Settings → “See all settings.”

3. Go to the “General” tab.

4. Scroll to “Smart Compose” and “Smart Reply.”

5. Select “Off” for both.

6. Click “Save Changes” at the bottom.

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Option 5: Use Alternative Search Engines

If you want to avoid Google AI entirely, switch to:

• DuckDuckGo (No AI features)

• Brave Search (Privacy-focused)

• Startpage (Google results without AI)

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Final Notes

• Some Google AI features cannot be fully disabled (e.g., AI-powered ranking in search).

• Google may re-enable AI features after updates.

• For maximum control, use privacy-focused browsers like Firefox + uBlock Origin to block AI scripts.

People Also Ask: Turning Off Google AI Features

1. Can I completely disable Google AI in search results?

✅ Partial control – You can turn off AI Overviews in Google Labs (if available), but some AI-powered rankings remain. For full removal, use alternative search engines like DuckDuckGo.

2. How do I stop Gemini (Google AI) from appearing in searches?

🔧 Quick fix – Append &udm=14 to your Google search URL (e.g., google.com/search?q=weather&udm=14) or click “Hide Gemini” if visible.

3. Is there a way to disable Google Assistant’s AI responses?

🗣️ Yes – Go to Google app → Settings → Google Assistant → Toggle off. On iPhones, disable it in the Google app settings.

4. Can I remove AI from Gmail’s Smart Compose?

📧 Yes – Go to Gmail Settings → General → Turn off “Smart Compose” and “Smart Reply” → Save Changes.

5. Why can’t I disable all Google AI features?

⚠️ Limited opt-out – Google gradually integrates AI into core services. For full avoidance, use Brave Search, Startpage, or DuckDuckGo.

6. Does turning off Google AI improve privacy?

🔒 Somewhat – Disabling AI reduces data collection for personalization, but for full privacy, use tracking blockers (uBlock Origin) + Firefox.

7. Will Google re-enable AI after updates?

🔄 Possible – Check settings periodically after major updates, as Google may reset preferences.