You can turn it off by going to Settings > apps > default apps > digital assistant > Google > none.
You should disable the Google app entirely while you’re at it.
Comment on You're not alone: This email from Google's Gemini team is concerning
CptOblivius@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
My wife has been trying to get me to switch to Apple since Ive had a Droid X years ago. I’ve been on android since. It is time to switch. Probably a lateral move, but Google has gone to absolute shit.
FG_3479@lemmy.world 12 hours ago
eestileib@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 hours ago
Try lineage or graphene before jumping into the money pit maybe?