Google Adds Personal Intelligence to Gemini in Android Auto
Google’s Gemini AI now pulls data from Gmail, Calendar, and more in cars.
Key facts
- Google rolled out Personal Intelligence to Gemini in Android Auto today, with rollout to Google Built‑in vehicles in coming months.
- Personal Intelligence pulls data from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, Photos, YouTube, and Search history to personalize responses.
- The feature is optional; users can enable or disable it via in‑car or phone settings.
- When enabled, Gemini can use connected app data to answer queries such as flight status, navigation to appointments, or find locations in photos.
- Google says it does not use personal data to train Gemini, but uses inputs and outputs while the AI is in use.
Google rolled out Personal Intelligence to Gemini in Android Auto today. The rollout will extend to cars with Google Built‑in in the coming months. The feature is optional for users.
Personal Intelligence lets Gemini access Gmail, Calendar, Maps, Photos, YouTube, and Search history. The data helps the assistant understand user preferences and activities. Google says the assistant can use this information to tailor answers.
Users must opt in to Personal Intelligence. They can enable or disable it via in‑car settings or phone settings. The assistant shares personalized responses only if the phone is connected to the vehicle.
When enabled, Gemini can pull flight details from Gmail, navigate to a doctor’s appointment, or find a car wash from a photo. The assistant can also use visual analysis to locate places in images. These capabilities are available only when Personal Intelligence is turned on.
Google says it does not use personal data to train Gemini. The company uses inputs and outputs while the AI is in use. Users can control which apps are connected.
Context
Google has been expanding Gemini’s capabilities to integrate more deeply with users’ Google apps. The company wants to provide more personalized assistance in vehicles. The rollout follows earlier launch of Gemini in Android Auto.
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