Google has introduced a beta feature called Personal Intelligence for its Gemini app, enhancing personalized interactions using data from various Google services.
Google has unveiled a beta function named Personal Intelligence for its Gemini application, enhancing the AI's ability to deliver tailored responses by utilizing data from Gmail, Google Photos, search history, and YouTube.
With your permission, Gemini can now seamlessly integrate information from various Google applications to provide a more personalized experience.
— Google (@Google) January 14, 2026
Previously, Gemini could access data from Google services, but this new feature allows it to analyze that information proactively. For example, it can connect email details with viewed videos for enhanced assistance.
The feature automatically understands the context of inquiries without needing specific direction on which application to pull data from, though it is turned off by default and requires user activation.
“Personal Intelligence enables complex reasoning and detail extraction from various sources,” stated Josh Woodward, Vice President of the Gemini app.
Woodward illustrated its functionality with a scenario where he needed tire sizes at a shop. Gemini successfully identified the required size by analyzing travel photos stored in Google Photos while also providing the car's model information.
“I receive excellent recommendations for various interests thanks to this feature,” Woodward added.
By evaluating images and email content, the AI suggested an itinerary featuring personal family interests while avoiding crowded tourist areas. However, Gemini has restrictions on sensitive subjects like health advice, which it refrains from offering unless explicitly requested.
Google confirms that the AI does not learn from personal data but relies on specific queries and pre-set responses to function effectively. Currently, Personal Intelligence is accessible to subscribers of the Google AI Pro and AI Ultra plans in the U.S., with plans for broader rollout including free-tier availability in the future.
AI Enhancements to Google Trends
Along with this, Google has revamped its Trends Explore page by integrating Gemini, allowing the AI to automatically track and compare search trends. This service is particularly useful for journalists and researchers, providing insights on topic popularity across regions and over time.
The updated interface streamlines tasks, with an AI sidebar suggesting relevant trends and deeper exploration options. Each query is now visually distinct with unique colors and icons, and the comparison options have notably increased.
This release comes on the heels of a multi-year partnership established between Apple and Google aimed at incorporating AI features into Apple services, including an enhanced Siri.
