Hello,
I have tried switching my VPN connection to Taiwan, Japan, and the United States, but Gemini still cannot be accessed.
I am a creator from China. My English is very poor, so I need to write my work in Chinese first, then have Gemini translate it into English, so that I can share it with the English-speaking world.
The creative environment in China requires layer upon layer of censorship, and creators also have to constantly worry about being reported, attacked, or smeared. I know that my work could potentially bring trouble upon me—possibly trouble that could even put my life at risk.
But there is something I cannot accept: if we do not speak, and if we do not record what happened, then a hundred years from now, no one may know what we suffered or how deeply we hurt. Future generations may never understand the lessons and pain of our time.
I have been using a VPN to access Gemini, but now I can no longer log in. Perhaps what you have done is necessary. You have your own difficulties and your own reasons for making such decisions. I understand that. But this has a very significant impact on me.
AI services in China are subject to content censorship. They may be able to see what you write, and your thoughts, creative work, or even individual words and sentences may be reviewed or retrieved at any time.
I am frightened, and I feel very helpless. I do not dare to use Chinese AI services to translate my work. I sincerely hope you will not make the restrictions quite so absolute. If there is any possibility of leaving me even a small opening, I would be deeply grateful.
Thank you, Gemini, for all the help you have provided me for such a long time.
I am also unable to complete the Gemini payment process, so I can only use the free version at the moment. I hope this message can help you make your decision.
Thank you.