Google Pushes Gemini Across Search, Gmail, and Chrome

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Google is no longer treating AI as a side feature. A series of January updates pushed Gemini deeper into everyday tools like Search, Gmail, and Chrome, turning the assistant into a constant layer across how people work, search, and get things done. 

The recent updates are also changing how investors view Alphabet. Strong Gemini adoption and rising cloud revenue show Google’s AI spending is translating to real usage and business growth.

Gemini becomes central to Google’s product roadmap

In January, Google introduced what it calls “Personal Intelligence,” an opt-in approach that allows Gemini to securely connect data across Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and Search. The goal of these updates is to make AI more proactive while still giving users control over how their data is used. 

“Personal…