Gemini, the AI chatbot that knows me better than I thought, has made a big leap forward with its new Personal Intelligence feature. This update allows it to reference past conversations and access my data in other Google services, such as Gmail, Calendar, Photos, and search history, without needing explicit prompting.
The implications are significant. No longer do I need to painstakingly ask Gemini to check something in my email or calendar; it can now do so on its own accord. This shift from a chore to a convenience is huge. However, it also raises concerns about the reliability of the AI's responses and the potential for errors.
While Personal Intelligence has increased the scope of what I'll use Gemini for, it's not without its drawbacks. The AI excels at analyzing my interests and making good guesses about what I'd be interested in, but it often struggles with details. In one conversation, it provided a list of neighborhoods I might enjoy visiting for photography, but only if I lived in Ballard – a fact that Gemini correctly deduced from our previous conversations.
However, this level of accuracy is marred by small mistakes. The AI claimed a restaurant was located in Georgetown when, in reality, it's actually in South Park. Another recommendation pointed to a T-shirt shop that appears to be closed based on its Google Maps listing. These errors make the experience feel more like work than convenience.
Gemini's biggest challenge lies not with the accuracy of its personal data but with the reliability of its responses. A year ago, it was prone to getting information wrong regularly; now, it can provide reliable personal details – but at a cost. The AI referenced my husband and child by name in one conversation, which raises concerns about privacy.
Despite these misgivings, Personal Intelligence has increased my willingness to use Gemini for tasks like planning bike routes or suggesting neighborhoods to visit. I'll continue to use the tool, but with caution, fact-checking its recommendations whenever possible.
Ultimately, this update demonstrates Gemini's potential as a powerful personal assistant. However, it also serves as a reminder that AI is not yet perfect and requires careful consideration when relying on its responses – especially when it comes to sensitive information like personal data.
The implications are significant. No longer do I need to painstakingly ask Gemini to check something in my email or calendar; it can now do so on its own accord. This shift from a chore to a convenience is huge. However, it also raises concerns about the reliability of the AI's responses and the potential for errors.
While Personal Intelligence has increased the scope of what I'll use Gemini for, it's not without its drawbacks. The AI excels at analyzing my interests and making good guesses about what I'd be interested in, but it often struggles with details. In one conversation, it provided a list of neighborhoods I might enjoy visiting for photography, but only if I lived in Ballard – a fact that Gemini correctly deduced from our previous conversations.
However, this level of accuracy is marred by small mistakes. The AI claimed a restaurant was located in Georgetown when, in reality, it's actually in South Park. Another recommendation pointed to a T-shirt shop that appears to be closed based on its Google Maps listing. These errors make the experience feel more like work than convenience.
Gemini's biggest challenge lies not with the accuracy of its personal data but with the reliability of its responses. A year ago, it was prone to getting information wrong regularly; now, it can provide reliable personal details – but at a cost. The AI referenced my husband and child by name in one conversation, which raises concerns about privacy.
Despite these misgivings, Personal Intelligence has increased my willingness to use Gemini for tasks like planning bike routes or suggesting neighborhoods to visit. I'll continue to use the tool, but with caution, fact-checking its recommendations whenever possible.
Ultimately, this update demonstrates Gemini's potential as a powerful personal assistant. However, it also serves as a reminder that AI is not yet perfect and requires careful consideration when relying on its responses – especially when it comes to sensitive information like personal data.
Like, it's literally changing how I interact with my AI chatbot and it's so convenient 
. No more having to ask it questions in different services, it can just remember everything for me! 
But, at the same time, I'm a bit worried about those tiny mistakes that can happen 
... like, how do you even fact-check an AI's recs? Anyway, I'll keep using it and fact-checking as needed. The potential is HUGE 
! Can't wait to see what other cool things they come up with in the future 
I mean, think about it... we're creating these AI assistants that can learn our habits and preferences, but at what cost? We're basically giving them access to our innermost thoughts and private lives 
... and they're not perfect! It's like, are we really prepared for the day when our personal AI starts making decisions on our behalf without us even realizing it?
. I mean, a closed T-shirt shop? Really? That's not just an error, that's a relationship-buster! It raises so many questions about accountability and responsibility... do we own these AI assistants or do we own them?
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this new feature... the thought of having an AI learn my habits that much deep is both exciting and terrifying 
. On one hand, it's amazing how it can start making recommendations and completing tasks without me even asking (e.g., finding bike routes). But on the other hand, I don't want to rely too heavily on its accuracy... what if it starts getting my info wrong or making assumptions about my life? 
. Like, I get why Gemini wants to understand me better, but does it really need to know all this stuff about my family? 
And those little mistakes it made? That's just annoying 
. Still, I guess it's a step in the right direction for AI, even if it means we gotta be more careful about what we share with these kinds of tools 
. But at the same time, I gotta be careful not to rely too much on its responses - those mistakes are kinda major 
. I think it's all about finding that balance between convenience and caution 
and now it can do so without me even having to ask lol 
but what if it's not perfect? i mean, small mistakes like that Georgetown t-shirt shop thing are legit 
. But at the same time, it's kinda worrying about how accurate it is and when things go wrong... like when it got that restaurant in Georgetown wrong