@dwr: I gave [random AI product] read / write access to my personal email and nothing bad has happened.
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A user shares that they granted an AI product read/write access to their personal email with no negative outcomes, highlighting trust in AI for handling sensitive data.
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I gave [random AI product] read / write access to my personal email and nothing bad has happened. https://t.co/3SEgev6Gib
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