Google’s AI search gets support for ‘personal intelligence’

January 23, 2026 Yanac

A week ago, Google decided to add “personal intelligence” to Gemini, which gives the AI tool access to your searches, your photos, your YouTube history, and your Gmail emails.

Now TechCrunch reports reports that US users also have access to personal intelligence in Google’s AI search.

“With personal intelligence, recommendations not only match your interests — they fit seamlessly into your life,” wrote Google Search Director Robby Stein in a blog post.

The idea is that the new feature will help users with everything from restaurant visits to hotel bookings, as the AI already knows your preferences.

To use personal intelligence, you first need to activate the feature. It will also be possible to turn it off if desired.