Daily Tech News Show Gemini Wants to Get Personal. You Should Let It - DTNS 5185
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Jan 14, 2026 Explore the intriguing opt-in feature of Gemini that can personalize your experience by accessing your Gmail and Search history. Discover how it can help you find specific information, like a VIN photo, from your digital clutter. Delve into the implications of Apple incorporating Gemini into Siri, and the pros and cons of outsourcing AI. Plus, hear about the ongoing US-China tech tensions and the trademark battles of Matthew McConaughey against unauthorized AI use. It's a tech journey filled with fascinating insights!
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Gemini's Personal Intelligence Explained
- Google’s 'Personal Intelligence' will proactively reference Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube to personalize answers when you opt in.
- Tom and Sarah note it’s off by default and intended to improve relevance without training on that data.
Opt In Selectively For Better Results
- If you use Google services and want more tailored AI responses, consider opting into Personal Intelligence selectively.
- Choose only the data sources you trust (Photos, Gmail, Search, YouTube) instead of enabling all of them.
Finding A VIN Or Tire Size With Photos
- Josh Woodard's tire-shop example shows Gemini finding a tire size by scanning Google Photos and suggesting all-weather tires after inferring family road trips.
- Sarah related a personal VIN-photo hunt that would have been easier if Google Photos had returned results via Gemini.