Google brings personalised Gemini AI assistant to cars

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 21:20 · Archive

Google is rolling out a personalised version of its Gemini AI assistant to Android Auto, drawing on users' Gmail, Calendar and other Google services.

Google is expanding Gemini, its AI assistant already available in millions of vehicles, with a Personal Intelligence feature that draws on information from Gmail, Google Calendar, YouTube, Maps and Google Search history to understand users' preferences and activities.

The feature is launching in Android Auto starting today, with rollout to cars with Google Built-in beginning in the coming months. Android Auto is an app that runs on users' phones and wirelessly communicates with vehicle infotainment systems, while Google Built-in is software directly integrated into vehicles.

Google says the upgrade will allow more natural interactions. A driver navigating to the airport could be alerted if their calendar shows a flight delay; someone asking for dinner recommendations in a new city could receive suggestions tailored to dietary preferences. Drivers can ask complex requests in natural language, such as 'take me to my doctor's appointment' instead of providing a specific address.

Enablement is optional. Users must opt in for the feature to work and can control which apps Gemini can access or turn it off at any time. Personal Intelligence rolled out across the US in March after being available only to paid Google AI subscribers, and is now in beta globally.

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Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your carGoogle is bringing Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature to cars, allowing its AI assistant to draw on information from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other Google services to deliver more personalized responses while driving.TechCrunch · 20 Oct, 21:00
Google brings Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android AutoIn the coming months, the feature will also roll out to cars with Google built-in.Engadget · 20 Oct, 21:00

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