Google has unveiled a beta feature called Personal Intelligence for its Gemini app. This tool enables AI to access data from Gmail, Google Photos, search history, and YouTube to provide more personalised responses.
Today, we’re introducing Personal Intelligence.
With your permission, Gemini can now securely connect information from Google apps like @Gmail, @GooglePhotos, Search and @YouTube history with a single tap to make Gemini uniquely helpful & personalized to *you* ✨
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— Google (@Google) January 14, 2026
Previously, the chatbot could extract information from Google services, but it can now analyse this data for proactive assistance. For instance, the AI can link emails with watched videos.
The company claims that Gemini automatically understands context—there is no need to specify which app to search for an answer.
The Personal Intelligence feature is disabled by default and must be activated manually. Even after activation, the algorithm will only access personal data when it deems it necessary to solve a task.
“Personal Intelligence has two main advantages: reasoning based on complex sources and extracting specific details, such as from an email or photo, to answer a question,” wrote Josh Woodward, Vice President of Gemini app, Google Labs, and AI Studio.
He shared an example of standing in line at a tyre shop, unsure of his car’s size. Gemini suggested an all-season option after finding and analysing photos from a family trip in Google Photos. The chatbot also provided the car’s number.
“I get great recommendations on books, shows, clothing, and travel,” wrote Woodward.
By analysing data from Photos and Gmail, the system considered family interests and past travel history. Consequently, the AI devised a route free of “tourist traps,” suggesting a night train journey and board games for the road.
Gemini has restrictions on sensitive topics. The chatbot will not offer health advice unless the user specifically requests it.
Google also assures that the neural network does not train on personal data. Instead, it uses specific queries and model responses.
Personal Intelligence is available to subscribers of Google AI Pro and AI Ultra plans in the US. The company plans to expand its availability and introduce the option in the free tier later.
Google Trends with AI
Google has also updated the Trends Explore page by integrating Gemini. The neural network now automatically identifies and compares search trends.
The service, popular among journalists and researchers, helps track interest in topics across regions and analyse dynamics.
The new interface handles routine tasks: an AI-powered sidebar independently matches current trends in a chosen niche and offers suggestions for deeper exploration.
In the redesigned page, each query is highlighted with a unique colour and icon. Google has also increased the number of elements available for comparison.
Back in January, Apple and Google signed a multi-year agreement to implement AI features in Cupertino’s services, such as the revamped Siri.