The Gemini Personal Intelligence feature has been introduced by Google in India, enhancing the capabilities of its AI assistant to cater to individual user needs more effectively. This feature enables the assistant to integrate multiple applications and accounts, including Gmail and Google Photos. By doing so, Gemini aims to offer responses that are more contextually aware and personalised based on the user’s interactions.

According to a blog post from Google, the Personal Intelligence capability is built around two primary strengths: reasoning across diverse sources and retrieving specific information from linked accounts. This allows the AI to process data from various media, including text, images, and videos, to furnish more accurate responses tailored to individual queries.

User Applications of Gemini’s New Feature

One practical example of this feature in action is when users inquire about their travel plans. Gemini can access relevant data from emails and saved images to compile a comprehensive overview of these plans. Additionally, it can reference recent activities on platforms like YouTube to offer suggestions or recommendations that align with user preferences.

Google has indicated that the assistant will cite the sources of its information, which allows users to verify the data if necessary. This move is aimed at enhancing trust in the responses given by the AI, making the interaction more transparent.

Initially, access to the Personal Intelligence feature will be limited to select users in India, specifically those subscribed to the AI Pro and AI Ultra tiers. Google has confirmed intentions to broaden access to free users in the upcoming weeks.

Previous Rollout and Adaptation Challenges

Prior to its launch in India, Google first rolled out the Personal Intelligence feature in the United States in January 2026 as a beta. Initially available only to paid users, it was eventually made accessible to all users in March. Subsequently, the feature also launched in Japan.

Google has acknowledged that the Gemini AI might not always interpret personal data accurately and may occasionally link unrelated pieces of information. The company noted that the AI might struggle with contextual understanding and subtle nuances, particularly in scenarios involving shifting relationships or diverse interests.

For instance, if the AI identifies multiple photographs of a user at a golf course, it might erroneously conclude that the individual enjoys golfing, despite the possibility that these visits were for family gatherings. Users have the option to correct the AI’s misunderstandings through direct feedback, thereby contributing to the refinement of future responses.

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