Google begins Gemini’s personal AI rollout in Android Auto

Google is beginning to roll out Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature in Android Auto, allowing the assistant to draw on connected Google account information to tailor responses to drivers. The company said availability in vehicles with Google built-in is expected over the coming months. The feature can use services such as Gmail, Calendar, Maps and Photos to respond to requests without drivers supplying every detail. Google’s examples include asking for a flight’s gate and status while driving to the airport, or requesting directions to an appointment listed in a calendar. The assistant may also use saved places, photos and stated preferences to shape suggestions, such as finding a restaurant along a route. Google says Personal Intelligence is opt-in. Users can choose which apps to connect and disconnect them, and personalized responses in cars with Google built-in are available only while a phone is connected. The feature is not required to use Gemini’s other in-car functions, according to Google; without Personal Intelligence, navigation, music, calls and general questions remain available, but responses are not tailored using personal account data. The Android Auto...