Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysPersonal Intelligence makes Gemini responses more personal. It pulls from Google apps, so no more manually adding context. You control which app data is used and can disable it anytime.Every day, there's a new AI feature or tool launching, and the most popular chatbots, including Google Gemini, are constantly upgrading. It gets a bit dizzying. But Gemini recently rolled out a feature I do consider worth trying. Called Personal Intelligence, it connects data from Gmail, Google Photos, Search history, and other Google apps to provide tailored responses.So, instead of getting a generic result from Gemini after I enter a prompt, the response is personalized to me. What does that look like in practice? When searching for a product, I shouldn't get the top picks. Results should reflect my past purchases and preferences. If device troubleshooting, I don't need to remember the model, since Gemini should see my email receipt.Also: I tested ChatGPT Plus vs. Gemini Pro to see which is betterPersonal Intelligence essentially removes the need to repeatedly provide context, which is one of my biggest gripes with AI. How to enable Personal Intelligence What you'll need: Personal Intelligence is available in the US and is now rolling out to free and paid Gemini users. It only works with personal Google accounts and requires connecting to Google services such as Gmail or Photos, since it relies on your personal data. Make sure you're signed in to your Google account, then go to Gemini on the web or mobile app, and click your profile to access settings. This is where Google tucked away the controls for its new Personal Intelligence feature.Also: How to switch from ChatGPT to GeminiOnce you locate the Personal Intelligence section, open it. From there, you'll see options for Gemini to remember your past chats, connect to the Google services you use most, and customize responses, such as forcing Gemini to use more bullet points instead of paragraphs. All changes apply across Gemini, even in Search's AI Mode.