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Sen. Warren wants to know what Google Gemini’s built-in checkout means for user privacy

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Senator Elizabeth Warren questions Google's plans to integrate checkout functionality into Gemini AI chatbot, citing privacy concerns. In a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai, Warren warns that the feature could enable Google and retailers to exploit sensitive user data or manipulate consumers into spending more. She seeks clarification on how the company will protect user privacy and prevent potential consumer harm.