The Near Memo

How Google’s Personal Intelligence is Quietly Revolutionizing Your Search Results

May 7, 2026·34 min
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Send us Fan Mail Is Google getting too personal? In this episode of the Near Memo, Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal are joined by Garrett Sussman (iPullRank) to discuss his provocative 12-month study on AI personalization. We dive deep into how Google’s "AI Mode" uses your Gmail, Photos, and Calendar to tailor results—and why "unopened emails" might be influencing what you see next. Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

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