Google adds your Gmail and Photos to AI Mode to enable “Personal Intelligence” (arstechnica.com)

Google has announced the rollout of “Personal Intelligence” in its AI Mode, enhancing its Gemini search capabilities by integrating data from Gmail and Google Photos to deliver more personalized responses for users. Starting today, this feature will be available to subscribers of Google AI Pro and AI Ultra, though it will remain a Labs feature that needs to be manually activated. As with many of Google’s innovations, there is an expectation that free users will eventually gain access to this feature as well. The significance of Personal Intelligence lies in its ability to tailor AI responses based on individual user context, utilizing data like confirmation emails and personal photos to enhance relevance. Unlike previous search models that relied mainly on user history, this new feature allows the AI to understand a user's preferences and background implicitly, reducing the need for detailed search queries. By harnessing this personalized data, Google aims to make information retrieval more efficient, potentially revolutionizing how users interact with AI in their daily tasks.