Google Rolls Out Personal Intelligence to Android Auto and Built-in Cars
· Technology · Ars Technica, Engadget
Google has added Personal Intelligence to Gemini, allowing the AI to access user data from Gmail and Calendar to answer queries. The feature began rolling out to Android Auto today and will expand to vehicles with Google Built-in in the coming months. Personal Intelligence remains optional and is off by default, though users may have enabled it unknowingly through Gemini interactions. The system can process calendar appointments and photos to assist with navigation and commands while driving.
Why it matters
Drivers can now use natural voice commands like 'take me to my doctor's appointment' without manually providing location data, as Gemini pulls from connected calendars and photos. This integration may reduce the need to interact with the infotainment system, potentially improving road safety, though privacy implications arise from automatic data sharing.
Read the original report — Ars Technica
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