Gemini AI is set to enhance user experience by utilizing personal data from Google accounts. This information was revealed in a post by Josh Woodward, Google’s VP of AI, on the platform X. The AI will have access to various Google services, including Gmail, Calendar, YouTube history, and Photos, to create a more tailored experience.
For many users, it might be surprising that Gemini AI hasn’t already tapped into these resources, but this will soon change as it evolves into a highly specialized assistant for Android devices. Woodward outlined plans for Gemini to become the most “personal, proactive, and powerful” AI assistant available. The core of this transformation lies in the use of personal data from Google accounts.
This new feature, referred to internally as ‘pcontext’ or personalized context, will allow Gemini to access an extensive array of your Google information. However, he did not specify whether access would include Google searches, chats, Keep notes, or documents, nor did he clarify if it would extend to Google Workspace accounts versus personal accounts. The ambition is for Gemini to leverage this information to deliver proactive assistance.
Instead of merely responding to inquiries, the AI aims to anticipate users’ needs, such as surfacing calendar reminders or relevant documents without being prompted. This concept is known as ‘anticipatory AI.’ Recent advancements, including the Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash, showcase the capability to generate code, video, and images.
Google intends to combine these advanced features with personalized context for a more comprehensive user experience. The company has been actively promoting Gemini, with new functionalities introduced rapidly, including free access for US students. However, privacy concerns remain, and Google assures that all access will require explicit user consent.
Further details are expected to be unveiled during the upcoming Google I/O event at the end of the month.
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