Google has unveiled a new beta feature in its Gemini app that enhances the AI assistant’s responses by tapping into a user’s Google ecosystem, including Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube history. This feature, known as Personal Intelligence, allows Gemini to analyze data across these platforms to offer proactive and context-aware results. Users have full control over this feature, as it is off by default, giving them the choice of when to connect their Google apps to Gemini.
According to Josh Woodward, VP of the Gemini app at Google Labs and AI Studio, Personal Intelligence enables Gemini to reason across diverse sources and extract specific details from emails or photos to provide tailored answers. For instance, Gemini can suggest personalized solutions based on family photos stored in Google Photos, as demonstrated when Woodward needed information on his car’s tire size and license plate number.
By leveraging Personal Intelligence, users can receive customized recommendations for various aspects of their lives, from books and shows to travel and shopping. This feature aims to offer a more personalized and helpful AI experience, catering to individual preferences and needs.
Source: TechCrunch