Gemini's new Personal Intelligence will look through your emails and photos - if you let it
Key Points:
- Google has launched Personal Intelligence, a new Gemini 3 feature that connects across apps like Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search to provide more tailored and context-aware AI assistance by scanning user data within these apps.
- The feature is off by default, prioritizes user privacy, and will not train directly on sensitive data such as photos or emails; users have control over which apps are connected and can opt out or provide feedback to correct inaccuracies or over-personalization.
- Personal Intelligence is initially available only to paid subscribers (Google AI Pro and AI Ultra) in beta, with plans to expand access to free users and integrate it into Search AI Mode by the end of the week.
- The system references the source of information when providing answers and