Google introduces Personal Intelligence in Gemini
Google has launched a new feature in its Gemini app called Personal Intelligence. The tool connects data from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to provide users with more personalized and relevant answers.
Google announced the feature in a blog post on Wednesday. It is now available for personal Google accounts.
According to Josh Woodward, vice president of Google Labs, Gemini can now understand context across apps. It can link emails, videos, and photos without users needing to explain where the information is stored.
How the feature works
Personal Intelligence allows Gemini to reason across a user’s data. As a result, it can surface insights and suggestions based on past activity.
Previously, Gemini could pull information from Google apps. Now, with Gemini 3, the system connects that data to provide deeper responses. Google says this helps the assistant think more like a human assistant, rather than a search tool.
However, the feature remains optional. Google has turned it off by default, giving users control over when it is used.
Competition with Apple Intelligence
At the same time, Google is positioning this feature against Apple Intelligence. Apple’s system also connects apps to help users write, create images, and understand context.
Earlier this week, Apple confirmed it selected Google to support some of its AI features. This includes a major Siri upgrade expected later this year. That move places Google in a unique role as both partner and competitor.
Availability and rollout plans
For now, Personal Intelligence is limited to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the United States. Google plans to expand the feature later. It will also be added to AI Mode in Google Search.
Since the tool is still in beta, Google is asking users for feedback. Woodward noted that the system can still make mistakes.
Limits and sensitive topics
Gemini may struggle with timing or subtle personal changes. This includes events like divorces or shifting interests.
For sensitive areas such as health, Gemini avoids making assumptions. Still, it will discuss personal data if users ask directly.
Data use and privacy assurances
Google says it does not train AI models directly on Gmail inboxes or photo libraries. Instead, it uses limited data, such as user prompts and Gemini’s replies, to improve performance over time.
Overall, Google is pushing Gemini toward more personal assistance. Yet it is moving carefully, balancing usefulness with privacy and user trust.
