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Gemini's Personal Intelligence Shocked Me with Everything It Knows - Here's How to Turn It on (or Off)

Google's Personal Intelligence feature powered by Gemini now serves free and paid U.S. personal account users with tailored AI responses connecting Gmail, Photos, and other apps.

  • On Tuesday, Google announced that all U.S. users can now access Personal Intelligence, a feature previously limited to paid subscribers, rolling out across AI Mode in Search, Chrome, and the Gemini app.
  • Users must explicitly opt-in to enable the feature, which remains off by default, allowing the system to draw on connected data from Gmail, Google Photos, and Drive for personalized responses.
  • Personal Intelligence assists with tasks like building custom travel itineraries and troubleshooting tech issues using purchase history. Google says the tool helps users "find exactly what you need without having to give all the context."
  • Addressing privacy concerns, Google stated that Gemini and AI Mode do not train directly on users' Gmail inbox or Google Photos library, and users can disconnect apps at any time.
  • Currently restricted to personal Google Accounts, the rollout excludes Workspace business and education users, positioning Google to compete with Apple's personalized Siri features launching later this year.
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