Google rolls out personal intelligence with experimental AI app Dreambeans in India
The application, which was built by Google Labs, creates a personalised daily collection of stories
Alphabet-owned Google has introduced its experimental personal intelligence app, Dreambeans, in India. The app, developed by Google Labs, curates a customized daily selection of stories. It generates watercolour-style images daily by linking various Google applications such as Photos, Email, and Calendar that the user has opted into.
If an app is not connected, its data is not incorporated into Dreambeans' content. Initially launched in the US in September for both Android and iOS users, Dreambeans now operates in India across 14 languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Google allows users to change apps connected to Dreambeans and delete their data by clicking the profile icon in the app.
The company clarifies that opting in for Dreambeans does not impact choices made in Gemini or AI Mode. However, the app can produce inaccurate content, and Google advises users to tap "thumbs down" to refine it. Dreambeans operates like a private visual journal rather than a social media platform. Google has not confirmed plans to create a system where one user's content is shared with others, similar to Instagram or Facebook.
The company is leveraging apps like Dreambeans to provide search requests in a more contextual manner, potentially accessing user data via linked Google apps for personalized advertisements. With its recent privacy policy update, Google now states it may use user data to deliver personalized ads. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of the information supplied to applications like Dreambeans before agreeing to Google's terms linked to its use.
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