Google has begun rolling out a significant update to Gemini, integrating the assistant with Google Photos . This new feature is a core component of the “Personal Intelligence” concept, allowing the AI to generate custom images based on a user’s personal photo library. Streamlined Creative Workflow https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PI-x-NB-x-Google-Photos_-Hiking.mp4 Currently, the update is being released primarily for subscribers of Google’s paid AI plans (AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra). The integration aims to make image generation more intuitive by reducing the need for exhaustive text descriptions. By accessing the Google Photos library—including existing labels for people and pets—Gemini can identify relevant subjects automatically. For example, instead of describing a specific person or dog in detail, users can use simple prompts like “my family” or “my dog.” The system then uses those real-world references to ground the generated art.…