Google is launching a beta feature called Personal Intelligence that allows Gemini to access data across your Gmail, Photos, and Search history to provide more relevant answers. Users have full control over which apps are linked and can disable the feature at any time to maintain their privacy.
Google has introduced a new feature called Personal Intelligence for Gemini, designed to pull information from various Google services like Gmail, Photos, and Search. By connecting these apps, the AI moves away from generic responses and instead utilizes specific details from the user's own data. This integration is designed to make the assistant feel more tailored to individual needs, though users remain in control of which specific apps are linked to the system.
The functionality proves useful in everyday scenarios where specific personal details are needed quickly. For instance, if a user is at a tire shop and forgets their car's specifications, Gemini can retrieve the correct tire size from past records. It can even analyze photo history from road trips to suggest whether daily driving or all-weather tires would be more appropriate based on the user's actual driving habits.
In addition to maintenance tasks, the feature can assist with identifying vehicle details such as license plate numbers by scanning through the user's photo gallery. It can further verify these details by cross-referencing information found in related emails. This saves the user from manually searching through thousands of files or messages to find a single piece of information.
Google has acknowledged that this technology is still in a beta testing phase and is not without flaws. There is a risk of over-personalization, where the AI might make incorrect connections between unrelated topics or provide inaccurate data. To help improve the system, the company encourages users to provide feedback on any errors they encounter during their interactions with the tool.
Currently, the feature is disabled by default, requiring users to opt in manually if they wish to use it. The rollout is beginning in the United States for eligible subscribers. As it expands, Google emphasizes that the ability to disconnect apps or turn the feature off entirely remains a core part of the user experience.
Source: Google Personal Intelligence Links Gmail Photos And Search To Gemini