Google addresses Gmail spam and filtering problems

Users experiencing spam and filtering issues in Gmail are not alone, as Google is deploying a solution to restore normal operations. The company acknowledges the widespread disruptions affecting its email service.

Recent reports highlight ongoing challenges with Gmail's spam detection and email filtering, impacting numerous users worldwide. According to TechRadar, these issues have been prevalent, but relief is on the way as Google rolls out a fix to normalize the service.

The problems have led to emails being incorrectly flagged or missed, frustrating users reliant on Gmail for communication. Google's intervention aims to recalibrate the system, ensuring better accuracy in sorting legitimate messages from spam.

This development follows user complaints about unreliable filtering, which had persisted for some time. With the fix now in progress, Gmail users can expect improvements soon, restoring trust in the platform's core functionality.

The announcement comes amid broader efforts by Google to enhance its email services, though specifics on the rollout timeline remain limited in available details.

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Illustration of Google Search AI Mode with Personal Intelligence feature integrating Gmail and Photos for personalized results.
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Google adds personal intelligence to AI mode in search

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Google has launched an experimental 'Personal Intelligence' feature for its AI Mode in Search, allowing users to connect Gmail and Google Photos for more tailored responses. The opt-in tool, powered by Gemini 3, aims to make search results more relevant by drawing on personal data without training models on full inboxes. It rolls out first to paid subscribers in the US.

Gmail users are facing disruptions from faulty automatic filters that fail to separate promotional emails from primary inboxes. The problem has also triggered extra spam warnings and message delays. Google has acknowledged the issue and is actively resolving it.

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Google is gradually introducing a feature that allows users to change their primary @gmail.com email address, according to a support page in Hindi. The old address will remain active as an alias, preserving all account data. This marks a shift from previous restrictions on modifying Gmail addresses.

YouTube encountered a global outage on February 18, 2026, impacting users in India, the US, and other countries with issues in video streaming and app access. According to Downdetector, India saw 19,097 complaints at 7:11 am. The company has acknowledged the disruption but provided no details on the cause or restoration timeline.

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Uppsala municipality has experienced a phishing incident affecting some users' emails, including sends to external recipients. The municipality is investigating the extent and taking measures.

Scammers are sending emails that appear genuine to OpenAI users, designed to manipulate them into revealing critical data swiftly. These emails are followed by vishing calls that intensify the pressure on victims to disclose account details. The campaign highlights ongoing risks in AI platform security.

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Google is overhauling its Workspace apps by integrating deeper Gemini AI capabilities to assist in document creation and editing. The updates allow Gemini to pull context from emails, files, and other sources to generate drafts and refine content. These features aim to streamline workflows for users across Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.

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