Google has unveiled Personal Intelligence for AI Mode in Search, introducing a more personalized user experience by connecting with Gmail and Google Photos. The feature was introduced on 2026-01-22 and is available in the U.S. for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers.
Feature Details
The Personal Intelligence feature allows AI Mode to access user data from Gmail and Google Photos. This integration aims to enhance search results by leveraging users' past purchases and flight details from Gmail, alongside photos stored in the Cloud. This approach provides personalized shopping suggestions, travel recommendations, and clothing ideas for trips.
- Google launched the feature on 2026-01-22.
- The feature integrates Gmail and Google Photos.
- Available to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
- Users can enable it via Search settings: Profile icon > Search personalization > Connected Content apps.
User Control and Privacy
Google reassures that Personal Intelligence is an opt-in feature, ensuring users maintain control over their data. Google states it will not use content from Gmail or Google Photos to train AI models. Instead, only interactions like specific prompts and AI responses might be informally used for training purposes. This update mirrors similar functionalities added to Gemini, which also connects various Google services.
Subscribers can expect this experimental feature, available through Labs, to be accessible via invitations or by activating it through the Search personalization settings.
