For years, managing digital life has meant juggling multiple apps just to get one thing done — digging through emails for flight details, scrolling endlessly through photo galleries, or hopping between maps and notes to plan a trip. Google wants to put an end to that digital whiplash.
The tech giant recently unveiled a major update to its Gemini AI with the launch of Personal Intelligence, a feature designed to help users organize daily tasks by drawing directly from their own Google apps.
Unlike conventional AI tools that rely solely on public internet data, Personal Intelligence works by understanding a user’s personal ecosystem. By securely connecting with apps such as Gmail, Google Photos, and YouTube, Gemini becomes a more customized assistant — one that adapts to individual habits, preferences and routines.
One of the clearest use cases is travel planning. Instead of manually piecing together booking emails, old photos, and saved locations, users can simply ask Gemini for help. The AI can identify travel dates from Gmail, infer preferences based on photo libraries — such as favorite food spots or nature scenes — and generate a personalized itinerary aligned with the user’s style and schedule.
Google said the feature was built with privacy as a priority. Personal Intelligence is optional and turned off by default, giving users full control over which apps are linked. Chat history can be deleted at any time, and users can choose to connect only specific services — such as Gmail alone or YouTube interests for better content recommendations.
Personal Intelligence is currently in beta and is rolling out to eligible Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the United States. Google said it plans to expand the feature to more countries, languages, and eventually the free tier.