Google’s vision for Gemini has always been an AI assistant that works for you proactively, without being summoned, and that vision is finally taking shape. A deep dive into the latest Google app beta, by 9To5Google, uncovers code for a feature called “Proactive Assistance.”
As the name suggests, the feature is designed to deliver personalized suggestions when you need them the most, without you typing a single word or summoning Gemini.
How does Proactive Assistance actually work?
The feature doesn’t just let Gemini loose on your digital life. During setup, users can select the apps the AI assistant can access. Google’s Gmail and Calendar are the given examples, but the feature should also be able to read your incoming notifications and understand what’s on your screen (only if you let it).
It’s worth mentioning here that Google already showcased the concept at I/O 2025 with an excellent example. Gemini noticed a test on your Calendar and proactively sent you a notification with a practice quiz generated using Gemini AI.
The previously named “Your Day” feed has also been quietly renamed “Daily Brief,” which is likely the first visible portion of the broader Proactive Assistance rollout.
Is any of this data leaving your phone?
Fortunately, no, and that’s one of the headline privacy details. Everything the assistance accesses is processed in a private, encrypted environment directly on the device; none of its data feeds into Google’s AI model training.
While Proactive Assistance sounds exciting, keep in mind that the feature was discovered in an APK teardown, and none of the information shared by the outlet has been officially confirmed by Google.