Google Gemini wants to become a more proactive assistant
Google is developing a more proactive version of its Gemini assistant, aiming to provide timely, context-aware suggestions based on user data. The feature, called Gemini Proactive Assistance, will pull information from apps like Gmail, Calendar, and Messages to deliver personalized alerts. All data processing will occur on-device to preserve privacy, with initial availability likely limited to Pixel phones.
- ▪Gemini Proactive Assistance aims to deliver personalized suggestions at the right time using context from apps like Gmail, Contacts, Messages, and Calendar.
- ▪The feature analyzes on-screen content and notifications to provide relevant insights, such as upcoming events or travel reminders.
- ▪Proactive Assistance processes all data on-device, encrypts it locally, and does not use it for AI training.
- ▪Google may initially release the feature exclusively on Pixel phones due to on-device processing requirements.
- ▪The company could provide more details about Proactive Assistance at its I/O 2026 developer conference.
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