Google's Personal Intelligence Now Rolling Out to Free Gemini Users in the U.S.
Source: MacRumors
Overview
Google is rolling out Personal Intelligence to all free Gemini users in the United States, after a testing period with paid plans. The feature lets Gemini draw on data from connected Google apps—such as Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and more—to deliver personalized responses. It is being introduced across AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and Gemini in Chrome.
Features
- Custom shopping recommendations – Gemini can suggest products that match your style and past purchases. For example, it can narrow a search to bags that complement shoes you recently bought.
- Tech help – Users can receive troubleshooting assistance for items like a refrigerator without needing to provide the model number; Gemini can retrieve the information from purchase receipts.
- Making plans – When traveling, Gemini can recommend airport food based on your preferences and suggest restaurants or attractions that align with your interests and past favorites.
How Personal Intelligence Works
- Users may connect apps such as Gmail and Google Photos to enable personalization, but the feature is off by default and can be opted out of at any time.
- Google states that Gemini and AI Mode do not train directly on the contents of a Gmail inbox or Photos library. However, prompts entered in Gemini and the model’s responses may be used for training purposes.
- The experience is designed for personal Google accounts and is not available for Workspace business, enterprise, or education users.
Availability
Personal Intelligence is already live in the U.S. for AI Mode in Search and is being rolled out to the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome for free users.
Comparison with Siri
Apple plans to add similar personalization to Siri later this year. Like Gemini’s integration with Gmail and other apps, Siri will be able to read emails, messages, files, photos, and more, learning about the user to complete tasks and manage files.
This article first appeared on MacRumors.com.