Google has taken its AI-driven search feature, AI Mode, to a new level by integrating Personal Intelligence, a tool that leverages user data from other Google apps to provide more tailored responses. This opt-in feature uses the Gemini 3 AI model to analyze your browsing history and interests, then uses that information to offer suggestions in Search.
For instance, if you're using AI Mode to browse clothes online and have previously made purchases from a particular brand, Google's Personal Intelligence can pull up recommendations for similar items or styles. Similarly, if you've booked flights through Gmail, the feature can suggest related clothing items based on your destination and season.
However, it's worth noting that Personal Intelligence isn't without its caveats. While Google claims not to train its models using data from your inbox or photo library, it does rely on prompts and AI Mode responses to learn more about you. As a result, the feature may occasionally provide inaccurate recommendations due to a lack of context or flawed connections between separate topics.
For now, Personal Intelligence is an experimental feature being rolled out in Google's Labs today, with AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US – who use English – gaining automatic access to it. This means they can connect AI Mode to Gmail and Google Photos, although only for personal accounts, not Workspace accounts just yet.
For instance, if you're using AI Mode to browse clothes online and have previously made purchases from a particular brand, Google's Personal Intelligence can pull up recommendations for similar items or styles. Similarly, if you've booked flights through Gmail, the feature can suggest related clothing items based on your destination and season.
However, it's worth noting that Personal Intelligence isn't without its caveats. While Google claims not to train its models using data from your inbox or photo library, it does rely on prompts and AI Mode responses to learn more about you. As a result, the feature may occasionally provide inaccurate recommendations due to a lack of context or flawed connections between separate topics.
For now, Personal Intelligence is an experimental feature being rolled out in Google's Labs today, with AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US – who use English – gaining automatic access to it. This means they can connect AI Mode to Gmail and Google Photos, although only for personal accounts, not Workspace accounts just yet.
I'm loving this new Personal Intelligence thingy! It's like Google knows me better than I know myself 
. No more scrolling through endless results for that one specific brand of shoes I've been eyeing... it shows up in my search results ASAP. But at the same time, I'm a bit worried about what kind of data they're collecting and how accurate their recs are gonna be. Like, if I was searching for a gift for my cousin's birthday, but previously booked flights to Tokyo on Gmail... would they suggest something way too weird? 
Still, I guess it's cool that we can opt-in and try it out. Anyone else excited about this new feature? 
That sounds like a recipe for some major online shopping nightmare! And what if the AI gets it wrong?! 
I'm not sure I want my Google search results to be influenced by some random algorithm that's never seen me shop for actual clothes... Sounds like just another way for Big Brother to get a grip on our lives 
. But at the same time, I'm a bit skeptical 'bout personal data 
... don't get me wrong, Google's got some solid safety measures in place, but still can't help feelin' like we're handin' over some serious info 
. On the bright side, it sounds like AI Pro and Ultra subscribers are gettin' a heads up on this before anyone else 
... fingers crossed they work out all the kinks soon 
!
kinda cool, but also a bit scary how much they're learning about us 
Yeah, it's just weird. Anyway, I'm curious to see how this plays out. Will we be seeing more features like this in the future? 
And have you ever noticed how weirdly accurate Google can be sometimes? Like, I was just looking for a new pair of shoes the other day and suddenly I'm getting ads for boots like crazy 
with this new personal intelligence feature 
that uses your data from other google apps... like gmail and photos 
and stuff... to give you more tailored results 
'cause it's still experimental and might make bad recs 
also whats with the whole "not training models using data from your inbox" thats just a cop out 
. Maybe they'll figure out how to make it work without making us feel like we're stuck in some sci-fi movie 
. And honestly, I'm kinda stoked they're already messing around with AI Mode in Gmail and Google Photos. Who needs accuracy when you can have a good guess?