Google drops paywall on Gemini Personal Intelligence, expanding AI assistant to all US users

Google's Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users | TechCrunch

Google announced on Tuesday that it's expanding Personal Intelligence, its feature that allows its AI assistant to tailor its responses by connecting across your Google ecosystem, such as Gmail and Google Photos, to all users in the U.S. Previously only available to paid users, Personal Intelligence is available in AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and Gemini in Chrome. "Whether you're looking for a specific brand of sneakers you previously purchased, or planning a family getaway based on your hotel confirmations and past travel memories, Personal Intelligence helps you find exactly what you need without having to give all the context," Google explained in a blog post. Personal Intelligence is off by default, as users have the option to choose if and when they want to connect their Google apps to these services. If you're at a tire shop and don't remember your car's tire size, any AI chatbot can help determine it. But with Personal Intelligence, Gemini can go further by suggesting all-weather tires after recognizing family road-trip photos in your Google Photos. Or, say you're planning a vacation and searching for things to do and places to eat that everyone in your family will enjoy. With Personal Intelligence, AI Mode can draw on your hotel booking in Gmail and past travel memories in Google Photos to suggest a tailored itinerary with something for everyone. For example, you might see recommendations like an old-timey ice cream parlor based on the many ice cream selfies stored in Google Photos. In another example, you could be looking for a new bag to match the new shoes you just bought. With Personal Intelligence in Chrome, you'll see a range of options tailored to your recent purchases and preferred brands and styles. The recommendations will include subtle details, like purses with hardware that go with your new gold shoes. Gemini doesn't train directly on your Gmail inbox or Google Photos library. Instead, it trains on specific prompts in Gemini or AI Mode and the model's responses, Google says. Personal Intelligence is available today in the U.S. for AI Mode in Search, and is starting to roll out in the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome for free-tier users in the U.S. Google notes that these experiences are only available for personal Google accounts, and not for Workspace business, enterprise, or education users.

Gemini's Personal Intelligence shocked me with everything it knows - here's how to turn it on (or off)

The feature lets Gemini give you personalized help and advice. A hyper-personalized Gemini mode is now rolling out to all users. In a recent post, Google explained that it's making Personal Intelligence available to all users. The feature, which debuted earlier this year exclusively for subscribers paying $20 a month, essentially gives Gemini a wealth of personal information, enabling it to offer personalized help rather than generic answers. The data comes from Gmail, your Search history, Google Photos, and other Google services. Also: Google's AI Mode can search your email and photos now too - how it works Personal Intelligence is entirely opt-in, and you choose what you want to share. To turn it on, go to gemini.google.com > Settings > Personal Intelligence, then choose which apps you want it to connect to. Google offered a few suggestions for using the new tool. You might ask for a jacket to go with the shirt you just bought, for tech support for your new robot vacuum (even if you don't know the specific model), for a lunch suggestion on your upcoming flight layover (you'll get suggestions based on the kind of food you like and the airport gate you're near), or for things to do on your upcoming trip (Personal Intelligence will know where you're going and what you like to do). To test the feature, I used an example straight from Google's post: -- "I need new tires for my car." The AI immediately responded with suggestions for both my car and my wife's car (mentioning the make, model, and color of both vehicles). It told me the size I needed, offered several suggestions across different price ranges, along with reviews and feedback for each, and recommended local places where I could buy the tires. Also: Your Google Chrome browser just got a useful autopilot feature - here's how it works When I made the same search in Google's AI Mode without personalization, I got info on how to find my tire's size, brand recommendations, and retailer options. The retailers weren't customized to my area, though, as some don't have a location anywhere near me. Personalized mode was easily the more helpful option. It was clear that AI Mode got my info from somewhere, but there wasn't a link with citations. So I asked where those specific details came from. The AI responded that I had recent email service reminders for those particular vehicles. There were some older service reminders for another vehicle, it added, but there was also an email from my insurance company that mentioned the car had been totaled in an accident in 2024, so it wasn't included. It added that my photo library contains several images of those vehicles, which helped confirm they are our current cars. Also: Inside Google's vision to make Gmail your personal AI agent command center I followed up with a request to find a new t-shirt for my favorite team. AI Mode showed options for my favorite baseball team, my local NFL team, and my college team, even noting that I was "a frequent attendee" of games for the latter two. It even correctly suggested sizes based on other clothing order receipts it found in my email. I've long since given up on any semblance of privacy online, but I was slightly unsettled by how quickly Personal Intelligence pulled up details about my life. I have to admit, though, it was surprisingly useful. If you're at all privacy-concerned, this probably isn't the mode for you, but if you don't mind Gemini accessing your information that's already floating around, you'll quickly find numerous ways to use this new feature.

Now everyone in the US is getting Google's personalized Gemini AI

Google announced on Tuesday that all users in the US will now have access to its Personal Intelligence feature, which lets you connect various Google apps to provide context for Gemini's responses and suggestions. Access was previously limited to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. Now, free-tier users in the US can also use Personal Intelligence through AI Mode in Search, Gemini in Chrome, and the Gemini app. However, the feature is currently only available to users on personal Google accounts, not business, enterprise, or education users. Personal Intelligence uses data from connected apps, like YouTube, Google Photos, and Gmail, to automatically personalize Gemini's responses without requiring you to manually add extra context to your prompts. With the feature turned on, Gemini might offer shopping recommendations based on items you've recently purchased or give you tech troubleshooting advice based on device info Gemini already has. When Allison Johnson tried it earlier this year, she said that with personalization, "Gemini can analyze my interests and make some pretty good guesses about what I'd be interested in; it's the details where AI gets lost." The feature is still opt-in only, so if you don't want Gemini to use info from any of your other Google apps, you can just leave it turned off. Google stated in its blog post on Tuesday that users can also disconnect apps from Personal Intelligence at any time, adding that "Gemini and AI Mode don't train directly on your Gmail inbox or Google Photos library. We train on limited info, like specific prompts in Gemini or AI Mode and the model's responses."

Google makes Gemini personalization available to free users

At the start of the year, Google introduced Personal Intelligence, a Gemini feature that allows the chatbot to pull information from the user's other Google apps and services to generate personalized responses. After making the feature first available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, the company is expanding availability to more users in the US. Google is kicking off the expansion with AI Mode. Starting today, anyone in the US can enable Personal Intelligence inside of the company's dedicated search chatbot. To enable the feature, tap on your profile, select Search personalization, followed by Connected Content Apps. From there, select Connect Workspace and Google Photos. In the coming weeks, Google will start rolling out Personal Intelligence to free users of the Gemini app in the US, with international availability to follow thereafter. The company plans to do the same with Gemini in Chrome, where personalization will first roll out to users in the US before becoming available in other countries. Google suggests a few different use cases for Gemini personalization inside of AI Mode, the Gemini app and Chrome. For instance, say you turn to AI mode for help with planning an upcoming trip. Instead of generating a generic itinerary, the chatbot will pull information from your apps to suggest something more tailored to your interests. It can also help you with troubleshooting in cases where you can't remember the exact make or model of a device you're trying to fix, as long as there are some hints to its origin contained inside of your Gmail account. In each case, Personal Intelligence is disabled by default. Gemini will not personalize its responses unless you enable the new feature. Additionally, personalization is only available to personal accounts and not for Workspace business, enterprise and education users.

Google drops the paywall on this Gemini feature that actually knows your life

You must manually grant Gemini permission to access your apps, and you can revoke that access whenever you want. Google is opening up access to its Personal Intelligence feature. After charging a monthly subscription for early access in January, the company is now making it available to all users in the US. At its core, this system uses your data, such as emails, past searches, documents, and other Google services, to give you responses tailored to you. Instead of generic answers, you get results that reflect your habits, preferences, and history. Google has been working to make Gemini feel less like a chatbot and more like an assistant that understands your life. The challenge is that most AI tools still act like strangers. They don't know your schedule, your bookings, or what you were researching last week. Personal Intelligence is Google's solution to this problem. When it is turned on, Gemini can access apps like Gmail, Docs, and possibly other connected services to answer questions such as "When's my next flight?" or "Summarize that doc I was working on yesterday." Of course, this only works if you're okay with Google digging deeper into your data. In short, this is strictly opt-in. You have to manually grant Gemini permission to access these apps, and you can kill the connection at any time. Google also says that while it uses prompts and responses to improve the model, it is not training the AI on your private photos or the contents of your emails. The rollout will start with AI Mode in Search, and the Gemini app and Chrome integrations will be available soon for free users. In AI Mode in Search, you can turn on the feature by navigating to your Search profile, tapping Search personalization, and selecting Connected Content Apps. Then, choose "Connect Workspace and Google Photos." Workspace accounts for business and education are not included yet. Right now, the expansion is limited to US users, but it's hard to imagine this staying regional for long. Google tends to test big changes domestically before pushing them worldwide.

Google brings Personal Intelligence to the masses

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication MobileSyrup. Prior to joining Android Police, Oberoi worked on feature stories, reviews, evergreen articles, and focused on 'how-to' resources. Additionally, he informed readers about the latest deals and discounts with quick hit pieces and buyer's guides for all occasions. Oberoi lives in Toronto, Canada. When not working on a new story, he likes to hit the gym, play soccer (although he keeps calling it football for some reason🤔) and try out new restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. Gemini's Personal Intelligence tech has been out for a little over two months now, and like clockwork, it is finally ready to break out of its gated community. For reference, the feature, as its name suggests, gives you responses tailored and personalized to you. It does so by connecting itself to Google ecosystem apps, including Gmail, Photos, Search, and even your YouTube History. Related Google says Gemini's Personal Intelligence is the context-aware AI you've been looking for Without the privacy nightmares Posts 1 By Karandeep Singh Oberoi When first released in January, Personal Intelligence was limited to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the US. Although it is still limited to the US, the feature is now expanding to more users in more apps! When we first learned about the feature in January, it was limited to the Gemini app. It has since made its way into Google Search's AI Mode, and it's also making its way to Google Chrome. In Search, the tool is now available to everyone in the US. In Gemini, the tool is now available to free-tier users too. In Chrome, Personal Intelligence will make its way to all US-based users in the coming weeks, before its eventual expansion to users internationally. The same rules apply as January. You need to manually enable the feature. To enable Personal Intelligence in Search: Open the Google app or Google Search on the web. Navigate to your profile. Click on Search Personalization. Choose Connected Content Apps. Select Connect Workspace and Google Photos. To find the feature in the Gemini app, head to the app's Settings > Personal Intelligence. Elsewhere, if you use your Google account for work, you're out of luck. The feature expansion is strictly for personal account holders. What exactly is Personal Intelligence? Gemini has long been able to access Workspace apps to give you relevant answers, but Personal Intelligence takes this a step further. It allows the tool to get the full scope of your data to give proactive insights. It can then reason across sources and retrieve specific information. Here are some prompts that Personal Intelligence can power: Based on my delivery and grocery receipts in Gmail, Search history, and YouTube watch history, recommend five YouTube channels that match my cooking style or meal prep vibe. Recommend some documentaries based on what I've been curious about. What's a totally different career where you could see me thriving? When it comes to leveraging Personal Intelligence in AI Mode, you'll be able to find tailored shopping recommendations based on your search history, or even have the tool create a custom travel itinerary based on your unique interests and past favorites.

Google just made this Gemini paid feature available for free

Viraj Gawde is a Tech Journalist with bylines at Android Headlines, 91Mobiles, Croma Unboxed, GizmoChina, etc. He has written thousands of news pieces, how-to guides, product comparisons, and listicles on smartphones, wearables, gaming, and PCs. Currently, Viraj is obssessed with the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. He strongly vouches for Apple devices and refuses to go back to Android and Windows. Viraj's first phone was LG Cookie before he upgraded to Samsung Galaxy Y Duos a year later. Google today announced that it is expanding Personal Intelligence to more people in the United States. First introduced earlier this year, it was limited to paid Google AI subscriptions, but now most free accounts will have access to the feature. Gemini can now provide contextual responses Google is rolling out Personal Intelligence starting today for AI mode in Search, as well as the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome for free-tier accounts. It's only limited to personal Google accounts and not available for Workspace business, enterprise, and education users. Personal Intelligence connects Gemini to the Google ecosystem, including Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and Search history, with your permission. It can pull information from these services instead of explaining preferences every time the person asks a question. Over time, the AI already knows what you like, what you bought, and where you have been. This makes it shine in everyday scenarios instead of having to hunt through emails or photo albums. Related Google Gemini is getting an AI video detector This is another way to identify AI videos. Posts By Jorge A. Aguilar In the announcement blog post, Google highlighted practical use cases of Personal Intelligence. It can deliver tailored shopping recommendations based on past purchases, help troubleshoot devices using purchase history, customize an itinerary based on interests, and discover hobbies. The feature can provide restaurant recommendations during layovers by factoring in your food preferences, gate locations, walking distances, and boarding times. This level of context goes beyond traditional assistants. Privacy is still central Google has made Personal Intelligence an opt-in by default. You can choose which Google apps and services to connect to the AI, and they can also be disconnected anytime. Google confirmed that Gemini doesn't use the person's data in Gmail or Photos to train AI models. It is used only to answer specific queries. Still, this raises privacy concerns when the assistant can access years of emails, photos, and search history in exchange for convenience. This is because Personal Intelligence's usefulness is directly related to how much data you're willing to share, if it's not already in one of the Google services connected to Gemini. By making personal intelligence available to free-tier users, Google's advantage is in its ecosystem -- billions of people rely on its services. This puts the search giant ahead of its competition, especially Apple's Siri and Microsoft's Copilot in the personal AI assistant race. Subscribe to our newsletter for smart AI insights Want clear analysis on features like Personal Intelligence, privacy trade-offs, and ecosystem implications? Subscribe to the newsletter for focused explainers and practical takeaways about AI features and their privacy impacts. Get Updates By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime. Source: Google

Google rolling out Personal Intelligence to free Gemini, Chrome, & AI Mode users

Following the announcement in January, Google is now bringing Personal Intelligence to free users in the Gemini app, Gemini in Chrome, and AI Mode. Personal Intelligence taps into Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, etc.), Google Photos, YouTube, Search, Maps, and other first-party apps to "provide responses that are uniquely relevant to you." It retrieves details about your preferences from text, photos, and videos to customize the Gemini or AI Mode answer without you having to specify in the prompt. Examples include: Troubleshoot without the headache: Get help resolving your next tech issue- even if you don't remember what exact product you bought. Just explain the problem and get specific debugging steps like power cycling or factory resets, tailored to the exact device model from your purchase receipts. Navigate tight schedules with ease: Have a layover and need to grab a bite to eat? You'll automatically get ideas that account for the foods you like, your exact arrival and departure gates, how long it will take to walk between them, and how much time you have before your next flight boards. Create a custom travel itinerary: Skip the generic "top 10" lists. If you're looking for hidden gems in Chicago, get recommendations based on your unique interests and past favorites, helping you uncover local eats and neighborhoods tailored specifically to you. Discover a new hobby: Find the perfect activity tailored to your interests - even ones you didn't realize, like poetry, knowing you enjoy reading and nature. After previously requiring a paid Google AI plan, Personal Intelligence is now available for all AI Mode users in the US. You have to explicitly opt-in to this personalization and can disable certain apps. Meanwhile, Personal Intelligence is starting to roll out to free users of the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome in the US. A personal Google Account is required, with "Personal Intelligence" appearing in the account menu once available.

Google's 'Personal Intelligence' connects your emails, photos and purchases -- and it could change how you use AI forever

I test AI for a living, and I thought I had a pretty good sense of where things were headed. We're seeing smarter answers, faster and sharper, easier-to-use tools. But after exploring Google's new Personal Intelligence powered by Gemini, I realized something: We're not just getting better AI, we're getting AI that is getting better at knowing us. And that's a much bigger shift (and potentially more creepy) than it sounds. Essentially, Google's Personal Intelligence changes the "starting from scratch" issue. Instead of relying only on what you type, it can connect across your apps -- like Gmail and Google Photos -- to automatically understand your past activity and preferences. So instead of asking: "What pants should I wear to my interview?" You're effectively asking: "What goes with the exact pair of pants I bought last week?" And the AI already knows the answer. The part that made me stop and think is that particular feature, which feels useful for so many reasons. Here's a deeper dive into what Google's Personal Intelligence can do. Personal Intelligence features explained I'll start with an example directly from Google. The company says, thanks to Gemini, it can help troubleshoot tech issues even if you don't remember the product name -- because it can pull from your purchase history and guide you through fixes tailored to your exact device. If you ask me, that is going beyond just smarter AI to an integrated assistant that helps streamline productivity. And it's useful in so many other ways, like travel. If you're stuck in an airport with a short layover, it can recommend food based on what you like, where your gate is or even how much time you actually have. The AI is so personal that it can help you make decisions faster and with more intention. This is where AI starts to feel different and goes beyond convenience. Google's Personal Intelligence shifts from reactive to intuitive. Personal Intelligence can: * Build itineraries based on your past trips * Suggest activities based on your interests * Surface ideas you didn't explicitly ask for What Personal Intelligence means for your privacy The moment AI starts connecting to your emails, photos and personal history, one question naturally comes up: How much of my data is this actually using? Google says Personal Intelligence is designed with control in mind. You have to opt in to connect apps like Gmail or Google Photos, and you can turn those connections off at any time. The company also says its AI models are not directly trained on your Gmail inbox or Photos library -- a key distinction as concerns around AI training data continue to grow. Instead, Google explains that it uses more limited signals, such as the prompts you type and the responses the system generates, to improve the experience over time. This type of AI isn't for everyone. For some, it will feel incredibly convenient -- like finally having an assistant that just gets it. For others, it may feel like a step too far. Outlook After seeing success with Pro and Ultra users, Google is now making Personal Intelligence available to everyone in the U.S. through AI Mode in Search, with a rollout starting across the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome. This new feature is not restricted to paid users -- Google is making it available to free-tier users as it expands. For now, the feature is tied to personal Google accounts, meaning it won't work with Workspace accounts for business, school or enterprise use. And if Google continues to expand it as it has with other AI features, it likely won't remain limited to the U.S. for long. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds.

Google's Personal Intelligence Now Rolling Out to Free Gemini Users in the U.S.

Google is bringing Personal Intelligence to all Google Gemini users starting today, after testing the feature with its paid plans. Personal Intelligence allows Gemini AI to provide personalized responses based on information pulled from connected Google apps like Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and more. Personal Intelligence is expanding in the U.S. across AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and Gemini in Chrome. Gemini is able to draw on the information that it knows about you from your Google accounts, from emails you sent, items you purchased, and what you've searched for. Google says that it is designed to help you "find exactly what you need without having to give all the context." Google provides several examples of how Gemini's Personal Intelligence can be helpful: Users can choose to connect apps like Gmail and Google Photos to Gemini for personalization, or can opt out, and the feature is off by default. Google says that Gemini and AI Mode do not train directly on a Gmail inbox or Photos library, but prompts in Gemini and the model's responses can be used for training purposes. Personal Intelligence is already available in the U.S. for AI Mode in Search, and it is rolling out in the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome for free users. Google says that connected experiences are designed for personal Google accounts and not for Workspace business, enterprise, or education users. Gemini's personalization features could compete directly with the Siri personalization that Apple plans to bring to Siri later this year, as connecting Gmail and other apps to Gemini mirrors some of the functionality that Apple is introducing for Siri. Siri will be able to read emails, messages, files, photos, and more, learning information about the user to complete tasks and keep track of files. The new Siri features have been delayed several times, and at this point, we may not be getting the updated version of Siri until closer to the end of the year.

Your Google Search is going to get more personalized than ever

Google Search is shifting from generic links to personalized answers just for you Google is expanding its Personal Intelligence feature (previously available to paid users), bringing it to all users in the US through its AI-powered search experience. This feature changes how you search by using your own data to deliver more relevant answers. Instead of giving you generic results, Google can now tailor responses based on your personal context, making search feel more like a conversation that understands you. At the center of this update is AI Mode, Google's conversational search tool for complex queries. With Personal Intelligence enabled, it can blend public information with your private context from services like Gmail and Google Photos. What Personal Intelligence can do for you? The feature connects your Google apps to Search, letting it understand your plans, habits, and preferences. You do not need to repeat details in every query. The system already has that context. Recommended Videos For example, if you are planning a trip, the AI can review your past hotel bookings in Gmail and travel photos to suggest activities tailored to your style. It can also recommend products based on your past purchases or suggest places that match your interests, even picking up patterns from your photos. Personal Intelligence can reduce the effort you spend searching and piecing together information. By using what Google already knows about you through its services, it can answer faster and more accurately. What about privacy and control? Google is positioning this as a fully optional feature. You can opt in to connect Gmail or Photos, and disconnect it anytime. The company also says it does not directly train its AI models on your emails or photo libraries. Instead, it uses limited interaction data like prompts and responses. For now, the rollout applies to personal Google accounts in the US, not business or education users. Free-tier users can try Personal Intelligence in the Gemini app and in Gemini on Chrome.

Google expands the availability of its Personal Intelligence tool - SiliconANGLE

Google expands the availability of its Personal Intelligence tool Google LLC today significantly expanded the availability of the Personal Intelligence tool in its Gemini assistant and search engine. The technology customizes artificial intelligence responses based on information in the user's Google account. Personal Intelligence made its original debut in mid-January. Initially, the service was only included in Google's AI Pro and Ultra plans, which are priced at $19.99 and $249.99 per month, respectively. They offer more advanced AI models than free Google accounts with other benefits such as additional storage space. Google is making Personal Intelligence available to all free users in the U.S. as part of today's update. Consumers can access it via the Gemini app, the version of Gemini embedded in Chrome and AI Mode. The latter feature generates natural language responses to queries that users enter into Google Search. Personal Intelligence is available on an opt-in basis. When users activate the feature, it gives Gemini access to information in more than a dozen Google services including Gmail, Drive, Maps and the company's travel booking apps. The feature uses that data to align its responses with user preferences. According to Google, one task that Personal Intelligence can ease is troubleshooting technical issues. If a user asks for advice on how to fix a malfunctioning printer, Gemini can sift through the user's purchase history to find the printer's model name. That reduces the amount of manual research involved in the process. Trip planning is another task that Personal Intelligence promises to speed up. If a user asks about sites to see in an overseas city, Gemini can customize its response based on relevant travel bookings. For example, the AI might prioritize points of interest that are close to the hotel the user booked via Google Hotels. Furthermore, Gemini can take into account additional data points such as information about past trips. Google also sees consumers using Personal Intelligence for a range of other tasks. The tool can recommend restaurants, help with scheduling and suggest new hobbies. Personal Intelligence is powered by Google's Gemini 3 series of large language models, which has a context window of 1 million tokens. The account data that the tool uses to personalize responses often exceeds that threshold. Google addressed the limitation using a machine learning method called context packaging. It enables Gemini to analyze only the data points that are most relevant to a query and thereby stay under the token limit.

Personal Intelligence Expands Across AI Mode, Rolling Out in...

Google's Personal Intelligence is expanding across AI Mode in Search, as well as the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome for free-tier users. Announced and first made available in January of this year, Google is looking to expand its AI's reach into your personal data. Once granted access to your Google services like Gmail and Google Photos, the AI is capable of delivering more tailored results to your questions. For example, you can troubleshoot tech issues, even if you don't remember the exact model of product you have. Personal Intelligence can look for purchase receipts inside of Gmail, then provide troubleshooting tips based on what it finds. All of it is designed to be helpful, though, keep in mind that the user has control over what it has access to. As announced, Personal Intelligence is expanding in the US across AI Mode in Search, as well as the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome. Specifically, Google says it's "rolling out" to the Gemini app for free-tier users, so you may not see it immediately. Reminder, Personal Intelligence is unavailable for Workspace business, enterprise or education users.

Google brings Personal Intelligence to all US users

Google is expanding its Personal Intelligence feature to all users in the U.S., moving beyond its previous availability for paid subscribers. This feature enhances Google's AI assistant by allowing it to connect with users' Google ecosystem, including Gmail and Google Photos, thereby enabling more tailored responses. Personal Intelligence is integrated into AI Mode in Search as well as the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome. Users can leverage this feature to locate specific items, like previously purchased sneakers, or organize travel plans by accessing hotel confirmations and past memories stored in Google Photos. By default, Personal Intelligence is disabled, giving users control over whether to connect their Google apps. The feature facilitates personalized recommendations, such as suggesting all-weather tires based on family road-trip photos or creating customized travel itineraries using previous hotel bookings. For example, users can receive suggestions for activities or dining options based on their travel history, including tailored recommendations like an ice cream parlor linked to family photos. Furthermore, Personal Intelligence provides product suggestions that align with users' recent purchases. For instance, while searching for a bag, users might receive tailored options that complement their latest shoes, including details like matching hardware. Google clarified that Gemini does not directly train on users' Gmail or Google Photos. Instead, it improves through specific prompts within Gemini and AI Mode. Personal Intelligence is now available for free-tier personal Google accounts in the U.S., specifically within Search and gradually rolling out across the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome. Notably, these features are not available for Workspace business, enterprise, or education users.

Google Rolls out More Personal Intelligence Features for the US - Phandroid

Google's efforts towards integrating AI into all of its products has remained pretty consistent over the past few years, and the company recently announced that it's bringing more Personal Intelligence features for users in the United States within Search, the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome. For those unfamiliar, Google's Personal Intelligence is designed to work with every model available within Gemini, and taps into users' different apps like Gmail, YouTube and Google Photos to give more tailored answers to queries. So users get more specific answers to their queries regarding topics like shopping for new outfits with matching colour schemes, getting help with troublesome hardware, plan for trips with all the stops and layovers accounted for, and more. As for availability, Personal Intelligence rolls out today in the U.S. for AI Mode in Search, and will begin to arrive for the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome for free-tier users. Google adds that users are free to disable Personal Intelligence should they choose to do so at anytime. Part of Google's official roll-out announcement reads:

Google's Personal Intelligence Is Now Rolling Out to More Users

Personal Intelligence is an opt-in feature and can be turned off Google is now expanding Personal Intelligence to more users in the US. The feature, which allows the chatbot to connect to various Google apps and draw context to generate personalised responses, was first introduced in January. At the time, it was only available to US-based paying users. Now, the capability is available inside the Gemini app, Gemini assistant in Google Chrome, and via AI Mode in Search to those on the free tier. Notably, the Mountain View-based tech giant is yet to expand the feature outside of the US. Personal Intelligence in Gemini Comes to the Free Tier In a blog post, the tech giant announced that Personal Intelligence will now be available to all users in the US, including those who are not subscribed to Google AI Plus, AI Pro, and AI Ultra subscriptions. The company said the decision to expand it to more users was made after receiving a positive response from users in the last couple of months. To recall, Personal Intelligence lets users connect the AI chatbot to first-party Google platforms, such as Gmail and Google Photos, so that the search assistant can reference relevant information from those accounts when answering queries. Google said the feature can pick up cues from emails (reservations or bookings) and photos (locations or people) to provide context-aware suggestions and responses that would not be possible with generic web results alone. It is different from memory or connected apps, as the feature allows Gemini to proactively look for information from the user's data hubs to find relevant information or contextual hints to the query. For instance, if a user asks for a vanilla pudding recipe, the AI assistant can look through their Google Drive to find a medical record about being lactose intolerant, and automatically suggest a plant-based milk when sharing the recipe. The feature can be helpful for those users who do not like spelling out everything to the AI and prefer it to have access to their information to have easier interactions. So, if a user wants an estimate for their next car service, the chatbot will be able to find information about the car model, manufacturing year, any ongoing conditions, and more to find an estimate that is closer than a rough guess based on just the model. However, for those who value their privacy and would prefer not to share access to their data, the feature is turned off by default. Google has also claimed that Gemini will never make proactive assumptions about sensitive data, such as health information, unless it is asked first. It is also claimed that Google will not use data from the connected data hubs to train its AI models.

Google Expands Personal Intelligence to Free Tier | PYMNTS.com

By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Personal Intelligence, which was introduced in January, allows users to securely connect Google apps such as Gmail and Google Photos to Google's artificial intelligence assistant, enabling the assistant to provide information that is uniquely tailored to each user, without the user having to supply all the context, the company said in a Tuesday (March 17) blog post. For example, with the information supplied by these connections, Personal Intelligence can offer tailored shopping recommendations based on the user's recent purchases, help with troubleshooting based on the device the user just bought, and create a custom travel itinerary based on the user's interests and past favorites, according to the post. Personal Intelligence is now available in the U.S. for AI Mode in Search and is being rolled out in the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome for free-tier users. It is available only for personal Google accounts. It is not offered to Workspace business, enterprise or education users, per the post. The feature allows users to choose if and when to connect Google apps, lets them turn those connections on or off at any time, and trains on limited information, including prompts and the model's responses, according to the post. "Personal Intelligence is designed to be helpful on your terms," Google said in the post. "It combines the power of more relevant insights with transparency, choice and control. The goal is simple: technology that feels like a natural extension of how you get things done." Google launched Personal Intelligence as a beta in the U.S. on Gemini on Jan. 14, saying it would roll the feature out to eligible Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the country over the following week. The company added that it would expand the feature to more countries and to the free tier over time. A week later, on Jan. 22, Google expanded Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Google Search. The company said the feature would personalize the search experience by connecting AI Mode to Gmail and Google Photos.

Google expands Personal Intelligence across AI Mode in Search, Gemini app and Chrome in the U.S.

Google has expanded its Personal Intelligence feature across AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and Google Chrome in the United States. The feature connects data across Google services to generate responses based on user-specific context. The expansion follows its earlier introduction and brings the feature to more Google platforms. Personal Intelligence allows users to connect data from services such as Gmail and Google Photos. This enables responses to be generated using existing user information without requiring detailed manual input. It can reference past purchases, travel details, and usage patterns to provide context-aware outputs. Personal Intelligence is available in the U.S. through AI Mode in Search. It is also rolling out to free-tier users in the Gemini app and Gemini integration in Chrome. The feature is limited to personal Google accounts and is not available for Workspace business, enterprise, or education users.

Google Expands Personal Intelligence Across Search, Gemini & Chrome, Restricts Rollout to US

Google has expanded its Personal Intelligence feature to more of its artificial intelligence offerings, including AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and the Chrome browser. The move signals the company's push to make AI tools more personalized and context-aware. However, the feature is currently available only to users in the United States. Personal Intelligence provides customized responses tailored to each individual user's needs. The feature establishes connections between Google applications, which include Gmail and Google Photos, when users choose to activate it. The system uses this data to learn what users prefer, what they have bought, and how they use their digital devices. The feature exists to help users complete their daily activities with greater efficiency. The and preferred brands to recommend bag options that match the users' recently purchased shoes. The system provides help for technology support problems. The AI system will recognize a device when users provide purchase receipts and then present them with suitable solutions.

Google brings Personal Intelligence to free Gemini and Chrome users, but with a catch

Personal Intelligence is designed to deliver responses that are tailored specifically to each user. Earlier this year, Google introduced Personal Intelligence in beta. The feature allows Google's AI to better understand users by connecting information across their Google apps. It aims to make everyday tasks easier by using context from a user's activity across Google services. Now, the company is expanding Personal Intelligence across AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and Google Chrome. However, there is a catch. The rollout is currently limited to the US. People outside the US will have to wait to try Personal Intelligence. Personal Intelligence is designed to deliver responses that are tailored specifically to each user. When enabled, it can connect information from different Google apps, such as Gmail and Google Photos, to understand a person's preferences, past purchases, and more. Also read: OpenAI launches GPT 5.4 mini and nano, its most capable small AI models yet: How to use them For example, if someone is searching for a bag to match shoes they recently bought, the AI can suggest products based on their shopping history, favourite brands, and style preferences. Also, the feature can help solve tech problems. If a user is trying to fix a device but doesn't remember the exact model, the AI can identify it using purchase receipts and then provide suggestions. Also read: Elon Musk's xAI faces lawsuit from minors alleging Grok created their explicit AI images 'Personal Intelligence was designed with transparency, choice and control at its core,' the tech giant explains. Users can choose if they want to connect services like Gmail or Google Photos. Also, these connections can be turned off at any time. The company also says its AI models are not directly trained on data from a person's inbox or photo library. 'We train on limited info, like specific prompts in Gemini or AI Mode and the model's responses, to improve functionality over time,' Google added. Also read: OpenAI declares code red, calls Anthropic's success a wake-up call