Google launches ‘Personal Intelligence’ to improve Gemini answers

Tech giant Google has unveiled a new feature for its artificial intelligence platform Gemini, called “Personal Intelligence.” It’s a beta version of a solution that allows the system to use a user’s personal data from services like Gmail, Google Photos, Search, and YouTube history to make responses more personalized.

The company said the feature will first be available to US users with Google AI Pro or AI Ultra subscriptions. Importantly, the feature will be disabled by default, with users deciding whether to enable it.

From general AI to a truly personal assistant

Until now, most AI systems have acted as universal tools that answer general questions. Gemini’s new direction is completely different. The system will be able to analyze a user’s personal content and provide much more accurate and contextual answers.

For example, if a user asked, “When was my last trip to Italy?” Gemini could review emails, photos, and even search history to gather all the information it needed and provide a specific answer.

Josh Woodward, Vice President of Google Gemini, explained that the main goal is to allow artificial intelligence to combine information from different sources and help users find the data they need faster.

How will this work in practice?

Gemini will be able to draw on multiple sources of information at once. This means that a query will not be limited to a single email or a single photo – the system will be able to analyze the entire context.

For example, a user is looking for information about car repairs. Gemini could review previous emails from the repair shop, find photos of car damage, and make recommendations based on previous situations.

In addition, the system should indicate where the information was taken from – this will make it easier to check the accuracy of the answers.

Privacy issues are a major challenge

While the “Personal Intelligence” feature promises great convenience, it inevitably raises serious privacy issues.

Google emphasizes that the system won’t train AI models directly from a user’s entire Gmail content or photo library. However, some processed data – such as summaries or inferences – can be used to improve the models.

In addition, in some cases, part of the processed data may also be viewed by humans in order to improve the quality of the service.

Google also warns that the system is not infallible. Artificial intelligence can incorrectly connect information, confuse dates, or misinterpret situations – especially when it comes to personal relationships or complex contexts.

Broader strategy: Gemini everywhere

The new feature is just part of Google’s broader strategy, as the company aims to make Gemini the main AI engine not only in its own services but also in its partner ecosystems.

According to Reuters reports, Apple plans to use Gemini models in an updated version of Siri as early as 2026. This would mean that Google’s artificial intelligence would reach hundreds of millions of iPhone users.

In addition, Gemini technologies are already being integrated into services such as Google Trends, where they help automatically analyze and compare current trends.

Will consumers trust it?

The biggest question is how users themselves will react to this innovation. On the one hand, personalized artificial intelligence can save a lot of time and make everyday tasks easier. On the other hand, not everyone will be ready to let an AI system browse their emails or photos.

Experts note that success will depend on two things: real benefits and trust. If Gemini can provide truly useful, accurate, and secure answers, users will likely choose this feature.

However, any major privacy scandal or misuse of data could quickly halt its development.

One thing is clear: artificial intelligence is entering a new phase, where it becomes not only intelligent but also deeply personal. The coming months will show how useful and acceptable this will be.

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