Google Rolls Out Gemini Personal Intelligence in India: What It Means for Users

Google has introduced a new feature called Personal Intelligence for its Gemini AI in India, aiming to make everyday digital tasks simpler and faster. The feature allows Gemini to connect with apps like Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search to give more personalised and useful answers.

With this update, Gemini is moving beyond a basic chatbot to become a smarter, more context-aware assistant.

What Is Gemini's Personal Intelligence?

Personal Intelligence is designed to help Gemini understand your queries better by using information from your connected Google apps.

Instead of giving general answers, Gemini can now combine data from different sources to provide more relevant responses.

For example, if you ask about a trip, Gemini can:

• Check booking details from Gmail
• Look at saved images or notes in Google Photos
• Suggest places based on your YouTube activity

This makes it easier to find information without switching between multiple apps.

How the Feature Works

The feature connects different Google services to create a more personalised experience.
It can also show where the information comes from, allowing users to verify details or ask follow-up questions.

Importantly, Personal Intelligence is optional and turned off by default, giving users control over their data.

How to Enable Personal Intelligence

To use this feature, follow these simple steps:

• Open the Gemini app
• Go to Settings > Personal Intelligence
• Tap on Connected Apps
• Choose which apps you want to link

Once enabled, the feature works across Android, iOS, and web platforms.

Key Settings You Should Change

1. Turn On App Connections

Without enabling connections, Gemini will function like a regular chatbot and won't provide personalised answers.

2. Connect Only Necessary Apps
You can choose what to link based on your needs:

• Gmail for emails and bookings
• Photos for saved content
• YouTube for recommendations

3. Check Data Sources

You can ask Gemini where it got its information from. This helps ensure accuracy and transparency.

4. Use Temporary Chats for Privacy

If you don't want Gemini to use your personal data, you can switch to temporary chat mode for specific queries.

5. Give Feedback

Since the feature is still evolving, users can improve results by correcting errors or giving feedback.

Privacy and Data Use

Google has stated that the feature uses personal data only to answer queries and does not directly use it to train AI models.

However, some limited interactions may be used to improve the system over time.
Users also have full control over which apps are connected and can turn the feature off anytime.

What It Means for Users in India

With Personal Intelligence, users in India can save time by getting all relevant information in one place instead of searching across multiple apps.

However, since the feature is still new, results may not always be perfect, and users may need to verify information.

Currently, the feature is rolling out to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers, with wider availability expected soon.