Incident #E88720 · 10 MAR 2026notable
Google adds Gemini screen automation in Android apps, with screenshots reviewed by humans
The policy adds a section on Gemini using screen automation to do tasks like ordering or booking rides in Android apps. During automation Gemini takes screenshots that can show any info in the app, and if Keep Activity is on, trained reviewers may review them and they are used to improve Google services. It also adds collection of information about apps on your device and widens the photo-sharing wording from Google Photos to any media gallery app.
Taken from you
- Screenshots of anything visible in an app during screen automation may be taken and reviewed by trained reviewers when Keep Activity is on
- You are made responsible for what Gemini does on your behalf during automation
- Human-reviewed use of shared photos and videos now covers any media gallery connected app, not just Google Photos
Won back
- Option to keep screen automation off and still use Gemini with Connected Apps
- Guidance to avoid sensitive tasks and not enter login or payment info
Evidence · 4 of 4 quotes matched in source
During automation, Gemini takes screenshots, which can include any info visible in the app.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
Screenshots are reviewed by trained reviewers and used to improve Google services if Keep Activity is on.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
Information about the apps on your device (for example, to help you get things done using your apps)+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
You’re responsible for what it does on your behalf, so supervise it closely.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
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