Incident #CE946E · 10 AUG 2026notable
Google adds Gemini on macOS Speak-to-Window section covering microphone and window capture
A new section describes Gemini's Speak-to-Window feature on macOS, which captures microphone audio and the active window to carry out instructions. Transcripts are saved per the Keep Activity setting and used as described in the Gemini Apps Privacy Notice, including to improve Gemini with human reviewers. Audio itself is stated not to be stored.
Taken from you
- Active window content and microphone audio are captured when using Speak-to-Window
- Transcripts of spoken instructions may be saved and reviewed by humans to improve Gemini
Won back
- Statement that audio data is not stored
- Transcript saving is tied to the Keep Activity setting
Evidence · 3 of 3 quotes matched in source
When you use Speak-to-Window, Gemini captures audio from your microphone along with your active window to understand your instructions and generate the requested output or action.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
Transcripts of your instructions are saved according to your Keep Activity setting and used as described in the Gemini Apps Privacy Notice, including to improve Gemini with the help of human reviewers.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
Audio data is not stored.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
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