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How to turn off AI in your Google Docs

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2 months ago

June 18, 2026

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It happened to me: I opened a Google Doc to write an article, and I was immediately confronted with a text box inviting me to “write with Gemini.” I looked for some button to swipe away the garish AI display, but I could not find it. It made me mad.

Now, instead of writing the article I’m supposed to be working on, I am writing about how to get the AI pop-ups off of your Google Docs screen, since it took me some time to figure out. You’re welcome.

What is this monstrosity? Why won’t it just go away?**Image Credits:**Screenshot from Google Docs

The first fix is pretty straightforward:

Click “Gemini” on the top menu bar above your document.
On the drop-down menu, select “bottom bar preferences.”
You can choose to turn off that bottom bar, which will get rid of that AI box at the bottom of your screen.

**Image Credits:**Screenshot from Google Docs

Full disclosure: I was so enraged when I set out to find “bottom bar preferences” that I initially missed it entirely. Instead, I clicked “Ask something else” and asked Gemini to help me remove itself from my life. AI may not be human, but Gemini seemed to have some sort of survival instinct, because it told me to click the “X” icon. That does not remove Gemini. It simply closed the conversation, the one in which I was asking it how to turn itself off. Suspicious!

Other aggrieved Google Docs users have reported features that I have yet to encounter, like a “help me write” feature that hovers over your cursor while you work. This seems like something that would upset me, so it’s probably worth nipping that in the bud before it’s too late. Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” (He was talking about fire safety. I am talking about product design.)

Instead of turning off each individual AI feature like a game of whac-o-mole, we can disable “smart features” across our Google workspace via Gmail.

First, navigate to your Gmail inbox.
From there, find the gear icon for Settings and click it.
Then, at the top of the menu, click “See all settings.” (But while you’re here, you should pick out a fun theme for your inbox. Would a little bit of whimsy kill you?)

After clicking “See all settings,” scroll about half way down the page to find “Google Workspace smart features,” then click “Manage Workspace smart feature settings.”

Here, you’re presented with two options: one that lets you toggle off smart features in Google Workspace (like those annoying Gemini pop-ups in Google Docs), and one that applies to other smart features (which I personally find less annoying). I only toggled off the first option, but if for some reason you hate when Gmail automatically makes calendar events for your flights, this is where you can fix that.

You should now be safe from annoying Gemini pop-ups that disrupt your writing process in Google Docs. You can rest easy.

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AXA Mansard Health Int’l Health Plan Covers Cancer, Other Chronic Health Conditions

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2 minutes ago

August 20, 2026

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AXA Mansard Health’s International Healthcare Plan, iMED, offers Nigerians access to comprehensive medical coverage for cancer, as well as critical medical procedures such as organ and bone marrow transplants, and international emergency medical assistance at leading healthcare facilities in Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom and Dubai.

According to estimates by the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), more than 150,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed annually in Nigeria, with over 90,000 deaths recorded each year. Among men, prostate, colorectal and liver cancers remain the most commonly diagnosed, while breast, cervical and colorectal cancers account for the highest incidence among women.
In response to these evolving healthcare needs, AXA Mansard was designed to provide its eligible enrolees with access to premium international health insurance coverage that supports access to advanced medical care for eligible medical conditions through a network of accredited healthcare local and international providers. This product offers comprehensive cover for a broad range of medical services, including chronic condition management, chemotherapy and radiotherapy where medically necessary, helping individuals prepare for unexpected health events and associated medical expenses.
Speaking on the rationale behind the introduction of the plan, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Mansard Health, Tope Adeniyi, said the company remains committed to developing solutions that address evolving healthcare needs while reducing barriers to specialized treatment.
“It’s heartbreaking to see the growing impact cancer continues to have on families and communities, not only in Nigeria but across the world. As a company committed to acting for human progress by protecting what matters, we recognise the need to continually develop healthcare solutions that respond to the realities our customers face.”
“Through iMED, we are bringing world-class healthcare closer to Nigerians by providing access to specialised treatment options across local and international medical facilities. This solution helps bridge critical gaps in healthcare access and gives our customers greater confidence that they can receive quality care when they need it most, regardless of where they are in the world,” Adeniyi said.
With access to an extensive network of leading healthcare providers across key medical destinations, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Dubai, iMED is designed to provide individuals, families and corporate clients with enhanced protection against the financial and emotional burden often associated with serious illnesses.
Beyond cancer care, the plan also provides access to treatment for a range of chronic and complex medical conditions, reinforcing AXA Mansard Health’s commitment to improving health outcomes and ensuring Nigerians have access to quality healthcare without geographical limitations.
As healthcare needs continue to evolve and demand for specialized treatments also increases, AXA Mansard Health remains focused on delivering innovative solutions that empower customers to navigate complex medical journeys with greater peace of mind while supporting broader efforts to improve health and well-being across Nigeria.

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Apollo Atomics wants to make nuclear power cheaper by shrinking an overlooked part

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August 20, 2026

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The nuclear power industry is undergoing something of a renaissance, with startups raking in funding to develop advanced reactors in a quest to lower costs. But based on recent projections, it’s unlikely those reactors will be cost-competitive anytime soon.

Assil Halimi and Drew Walker, the founders of Apollo Atomics, think that’s because companies have been chasing the wrong problem. So instead of designing a new reactor, Apollo is rethinking the way thermal energy is converted into electricity.

“We focus on the largest component, the steam generator,” Halimi, the startup’s CEO, told TechCrunch. “We have been able to shrink that component and make the whole system way more compact than any other reactor in the market.”

A necessary but unsexy part of a power plant, these generators produce steam from the reactor’s coolant loop to drive a turbine. While most steam generators are hand-built and several stories tall, Apollo says its version can be mass-manufactured and is about the size of a person. That has allowed the startup to build a reactor that’s 40-times smaller than one that uses a conventional steam generator.

To build a demonstration reactor ahead of a planned commercial deployment in 2028, Apollo recently closed a $26 million seed round that included $5 million in debt, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. Apollo’s design is based on research from MIT.

Halimi projects an Apollo power plant can generate electricity at a rate of 3 cents per kilowatt hour. “We don’t want to be incremental in nuclear and just improve a small thing,” he said. “Our target is to beat natural gas.”

Existing steam generators have left plenty of room for improvement, Halimi said. Old designs borrow heavily from those used by coal and natural gas power plants, but both of those fossil fuels have far lower energy density than nuclear fuels like uranium. “You have this high-potential fuel, but you’re converting just a small piece of it,” he said, pointing to how current generators fail to make the most of nuclear fuel sources.

Most steam generators run reactor coolant through a series of large tubes, which are surrounded by the water used to make steam. Apollo’ generator would thread the two fluid loops through a compact block of metal that’s laced with needle-thin channels — a setup that would allow heat to be transferred more efficiently, which in turn lets the company shrink its size.

With the compactness of the generator in mind, Apollo plans on assembling the reactor and steam generator in a factory rather than on site, which is the case with nuclear power plants today. Between the labor savings and smaller size, Halimi expects Apollo will be able to build a 300-megawatt power plant in less than 24 months, and predicts the reactor itself to cost four to five times less to produce than existing designs.

Apollo has already built a small, 40-kilowatt reactor at MIT to demonstrate the technology. It plans to offer three sizes, ranging from 10 megawatts-electric to 300 megawatts.

FCVC led the funding round, with Telesoft Partners, Y Combinator, Alumni Ventures, Robinhood Ventures, Nucleation Capital, Pelion VC, Duke Capital Partners, New Era Ventures, Orange Collective, Stanford University, E14 Fund, and Neutron Power Ventures participating. Apollo was part of Y Combinator’s Spring 2026 batch.

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