Gemini gains new features through Personal Intelligence

A new beta feature has been launched in the United States that lets users personalise the Gemini assistant by connecting Google apps such as Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search. The tool, called Personal Intelligence, is designed to make the service more proactive and context-aware.

When enabled, Personal Intelligence allows Gemini to reason across a user’s emails, photos, and search history to answer questions or retrieve specific details. Google says users remain in control of which apps are connected and can turn the feature off at any time.

The company showed how Gemini can use connected data to offer tailored suggestions, such as identifying vehicle details from Photos or recommending trips based on past travel.

Google said the system includes privacy safeguards. Personal Intelligence is turned off by default, and Gemini does not train on users’ Gmail inboxes or photo libraries.

The beta is rolling out to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the US and will work across web, Android, and iOS. Google plans to expand access over time and bring the feature to more countries and users.

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