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Google is expanding its AI capabilities by introducing Personal Intelligence to Google Search’s AI Mode. This update allows users to get AI-powered results tailored to their personal data, including Gmail emails and Google Photos. The feature is currently available to select users in the US and offers practical ways to make searches more useful.
Personal Intelligence in Search AI Mode
- Personal Intelligence in AI Mode connects your Gmail and Google Photos to deliver personalized AI suggestions.
- It is available for Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers in English in the United States.
- Users must opt in via Google Search’s Labs feature.
How to Enable the Feature
To turn on personal intelligence in AI mode:
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- Open Google Search and tap your profile icon.
- Choose Search personalization.
- Select Connected Content Apps.
- Connect your Google Workspace and Google Photos accounts.
Practical Uses for Personalized Results
- Searching for new clothing? The AI can suggest items based on brands you previously bought.
- Planning activities or meals? AI can reference your hotel bookings in Gmail and travel memories in Photos for recommendations.
- This makes everyday searches smarter, saving users time and effort.
Privacy and Data Handling
Google uses Gemini 3 to power AI Mode. The model does not train directly on Gmail or Photos. Instead, it uses limited information, such as prompts entered in AI Mode and the model’s responses, to improve functionality over time.
With this expansion, Google is taking a more personal approach to AI search, offering results that feel tailored and useful without compromising privacy.
