Gemini’s new beta feature provides proactive responses based on your photos, emails, and more
TechCrunch • 1/14/2026 • Last cited 1/14/2026
Summary
Gemini has introduced a new beta feature called Personal Intelligence, which provides proactive responses based on users' photos, emails, and other data, although it is off by default and requires user consent to connect with Google apps, according to TechCrunch.
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