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Gmail users report return of spam after two decades

Users are reporting a recent increase in spam emails reaching their Gmail inboxes, a phenomenon not seen in approximately two decades. While the volume is low, the sudden appearance has sparked curiosity and speculation about potential causes. One user humorously suggests that the change might be related to Google replacing its traditional spam filtering systems with AI-powered solutions. AI

IMPACT Speculation that AI may be impacting traditional spam filters, potentially altering user experience.

RANK_REASON User speculation about a potential cause for a minor change in product behavior.

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    Anyone else seeing occasional spam email turning up in their # Gmail inbox for the first time in, like, 20 years? Not floods, but one every day or two. (Yes I a

    Anyone else seeing occasional spam email turning up in their # Gmail inbox for the first time in, like, 20 years? Not floods, but one every day or two. (Yes I am old enough to remember when that low a spam level would have been a miracle. But it interests / intrigues me that any …