How to disable AI features in Google Docs

A TechCrunch article provides a step-by-step guide for disabling AI features in Google Docs, specifically the Gemini pop-up that appears at the bottom of the screen. The author describes frustration upon encountering the "write with Gemini" prompt and details two methods to remove it. The first method involves clicking "Gemini" on the top menu bar, selecting "bottom bar preferences," and toggling off the bottom bar. The second, more comprehensive method requires navigating to Gmail settings, clicking "See all settings," scrolling to "Google Workspace smart features," and managing those settings to disable smart features across the workspace. The article also notes other reported AI features like a "help me write" hover feature and advises disabling smart features preemptively. The guide is presented as a solution for users annoyed by unsolicited AI integration in their writing workflow.