Gemini Spark gives Google a lot of access to your data

Google is working to bring more artificial intelligence into its software and hardware. meet Gemini Sparka new AI agent that looks like a personal assistant that works 24/7. Google debuted the tool on Tuesday at its conference Google I/O Developers conference.

We saw a demo of Gemini Spark in action, and it handles multi-step tasks, like planning a group party. Gemini Spark counted RSVPs, followed up with those who didn’t, and created a RSVP tracker that automatically updates when new responses arrive via Gmail.

Gemini Spark will be available to some testers this week and is available in beta for Google AI Ultra Subscribers next week. There are also plans to make Gemini Spark available as a Mac desktop app, and later on Chrome for everyone.

A new AI agent sounds like a dream if you’re busy or overwhelmed with the countless tasks on your to-do list. But ask yourself if you are truly Well, with Google having access to all this information.

Accessing all your apps at once is a problem

The big question is, how can Google ensure the safety of your personal data when giving Gemini Spark access to applications including (but not limited to) Gmailcalendar, drive, Documents, Sheets and Google Maps? Google says these connections are disabled by default, but you can turn them on. Google says Gemini Spark “doesn’t read your emails randomly.”

But when these connections are enabled, we still don’t know what information is stored and shared for Gemini Spark to work. And while we hope Gemini Spark sticks to Google apps only, what about the other information stored on your device, like guests’ phone numbers if they replied to that blocked group or their emails used for follow-up? Despite the advanced security measures that most AI tools promise, it is only a matter of time Tricks and Data breaches It is happening.

Gemini Spark can watch your screen

Google says Gemini Spark runs in the background using… Gemini 3.5 flash And anti-gravity. It will turn on even if your laptop and phone are turned off. Gemini Spark will run independently, but under your direction.

If it’s running in the background on its own, I’m worried it’s watching my screen like a hawk to complete tasks independently. This makes me wonder how Google can ensure the security of my data. Giving an AI agent permission to scan my Google Sheets and highlight important information might save me time, but imagine the data falling into the wrong hands due to work or personal matters. That’s always a risk, but Gemini Spark feels like an invitation.

For example, letting the Gemini Spark order snacks for my son’s soccer game and have them delivered by Instacart gives room for errors beyond a lot of orange and juice boxes. Think about the payment information and addresses used in this process while you sleep. There are a lot of risks to my personal data and devices. I’ll pass.