Google Introduces ‘Personal Intelligence’ Feature in Gemini App: Google has introduced a new feature to its Gemini app called Personal Intelligence. As the name suggests, this new feature is designed to provide users with a more useful and personalised experience. CEO Sundar Pichai shared the information in a social media post, saying the move addresses one of the most frequently requested needs of Gemini app users.
Sundar Pichai Explains the New Feature
In his post, CEO Pichai said, “Answering a top request from our users, we’re introducing Personal Intelligence in the @GeminiApp. You can now securely connect to Google apps for an even more helpful experience. Personal Intelligence combines two core strengths: reasoning across complex sources and retrieving specific details, e.g from an email or photo, to provide uniquely tailored answers.”
This new feature, according to Google, is designed to bring together advanced reasoning capabilities and the ability to retrieve specific information from connected sources. This helps Gemini provide responses that more accurately match the needs of the individual user. For example, the app can generate more context-aware and personalised answers by using details from emails or photos once connected.
Focus on User Privacy and Data Control
Google also stated that privacy is paramount in this new feature. Pichai emphasised that users will retain complete control over their data and app connections.
“It’s built with privacy at the center. You choose exactly which apps to connect, these connected app settings are off by default,” he said.
App Connections Disabled by Default
The company clarified that users will have to actively choose which Google apps they want to connect to the Gemini app. It should be noted that by default, no apps are connected. This will ensure users have complete control over their personal information and its use within the app.
Beta Rollout Begins in the US
The Personal Intelligence feature is being rolled out as a beta version. Google said the beta rollout begins today for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra customers in the US. The feature is available on multiple platforms, including web, Android, and iOS.
Apple-Google AI Deal
On a separate note, Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration agreement under which the next generation of the Apple Foundation model will be based on Google’s Gemini model and cloud technology. Criticising Apple’s decision to adopt Google’s Gemini model, Tesla CEO and AI firm xAI founder Elon Musk on Tuesday, January 13, called it an “an unreasonable concentration of power” for Google. He posted his criticism on the social media platform X.
“This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome,” CEO Musk wrote.
FAQs
Q1. What is Google’s Personal Intelligence feature in the Gemini app?
Personal Intelligence is a new Gemini feature that allows the app to deliver more personalised responses by securely connecting to select Google apps, such as email or photos, with the user’s permission.
Q2. Is my data safe if I use Personal Intelligence?
Google says privacy controls are built in. No apps are connected by default, and users can decide which Google services Gemini can access and change those settings at any time.
Q3. Who can access the Personal Intelligence feature right now?
The feature is rolling out as a beta for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the US and is available on web, Android and iOS platforms.
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