Gemini’s new beta feature provides proactive responses based on your photos, emails, and more

Google's finally shipping the integration play everyone wanted (Gmail, Photos, Docs in one context). But here's the thing — it's off by default, which means adoption'll stall for 6 months minimum.

"Off by default" is corporate cover-your-ass, not good UX. Users won't flip the switch unless they're power users, and power users don't need the help.

When Google forces this on later (they will), the privacy backlash is predictable. They're borrowing against that goodwill now.