Recently, a serious security warning has emerged in the field of AI applications. As AI robots such as OpenClaw are widely used to automatically read emails, organize inboxes, and send replies, Google has started taking strong countermeasures. Multiple users have reported that after attempting to have AI robots manage their Gmail accounts, their entire Google account was completely banned.

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The recent wave of account bans has had a wide impact and severe consequences. Unlike previous cases where only specific functions were restricted, Google has directly blocked users' access to the entire platform. This means that once a user is identified as violating the rules, they not only lose access to Gmail but also cannot access files stored in Google Drive, photos in Photos, and other third-party services associated with their account. Some users with over 12 years of experience have even reported that their main account was permanently banned, with little hope of appealing for reinstatement.

According to in-depth analysis from the developer community, the reasons for account bans mainly fall into two categories: first, abnormal behavior detection. As autonomous agents, AI robots perform high-frequency, batch operations that differ significantly from human habits, making them easy targets for Google's OAuth security defense mechanisms. Second, token abuse risk. Some users attempted to forward paid tokens to avoid subscription fees, which the official directly classified as malicious abuse of policies.

Currently, AIbase has learned that the maintenance team of OpenClaw is urgently researching a "compatibility mode," trying to maintain automation while avoiding security red lines. However, before the official position becomes clear, technical experts advise users to immediately stop authorizing any automated AI agents with their main account and to regularly back up important cloud data to local storage to avoid irreversible losses.

Summary:

  • 🚫 Full Platform Account Ban: Google is strictly cracking down on AI robots automating Gmail operations, with some users facing permanent ban of their main accounts, resulting in loss of all cloud data including Google Drive and Photos.

  • 🔍 Triggering Security Red Lines: The high-frequency and batch operations of AI robots are easily identified as non-human abnormal behavior by the system, and some users have been found abusing paid tokens, directly violating Google's abuse policy.

  • ⚠️ Data Risk Avoidance Suggestions: At this stage, it is strongly recommended that users strictly prohibit using their main accounts to authorize AI experiments and follow the principle of least privilege, while regularly completing local backups of important data.