Google Launches Gemini Personal Intelligence to Transform AI Into a Private Assistant

Google has officially launched Personal Intelligence for Gemini, marking a transition from a general-purpose chatbot to a deeply personalized assistant. This beta feature is currently rolling out to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the United States across web and mobile platforms. By linking various Google services, the AI can now provide answers that are uniquely relevant to a user’s specific context and history according to the official blog post.

Personal Intelligence works by creating a secure bridge between Gemini and a user’s Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search data. Instead of just retrieving files, the system uses multimodal reasoning to solve complex problems. For example, it can find a vehicle's tire size by cross-referencing a picture in Photos with a specific purchase confirmation found in Gmail.

Privacy remains a central focus of this update, as the feature is strictly opt-in and disabled by default. Users have full control over which apps are connected and can revoke access at any time through the Gemini settings menu. Google specifies in their privacy documentation that the AI does not train its foundation models directly on the content of a user’s private emails or photo library.

The tool is designed to reduce cognitive load by acting as a proactive digital executive assistant. Whether planning a family trip or searching for specific documents, Gemini synthesizes information across apps to offer tailored suggestions. This deeper integration allows the assistant to understand user preferences, such as travel interests or favorite board games, without manual input.

While the current rollout targets a limited group of paid subscribers, Google plans to expand the feature to more countries and free-tier users over time. It is also expected to arrive in Search’s AI Mode in the near future. Currently, the beta is restricted to personal accounts and is not yet available for Workspace business or education users, as noted in the eligibility guidelines.