A product blog from Google announced that Personal Intelligence is expanding into AI Mode in Search, allowing AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers to opt in to securely connect Gmail and Photos for personalized search results as a Labs feature rolling out starting today.
KEY FACTS
- Feature Personal Intelligence can connect Gmail and Photos to AI Mode
- Eligibility AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers can opt in, personal accounts may try it, Workspace business, enterprise, and education accounts are excluded
- Model AI Mode runs on Gemini 3 and does not train directly on a users inbox or Photos library
- Controls The feature is a Labs experiment and users can opt out in Search personalization settings
The Labs rollout makes the feature available to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers first. Invitations are automatic when the feature becomes available and subscribers who do not receive an invite can enable the feature in Search personalization settings.
AI Mode runs on Gemini 3. It does not train directly on a users Gmail inbox or Photos library. Data is processed for specific prompts and the model can improve over time based on its responses.
Opting in gives the system access to more personal data so it can deliver tailored search responses. Personalized results can be incorrect. Users can clarify results with follow-up prompts or give feedback with a thumbs down control.
The company frames this as a limited, opt-in experiment connecting only Gmail and Photos for now. There is no commitment about whether personal context will remain confined to these services or expand in future, and the ultimate boundaries remain unknown.
WHY IT MATTERS
Linking inbox and photo data to search can make results more useful and more privacy sensitive. Users should weigh convenience against exposure of personal data and can opt out in personalization settings.