Google's Gemini gets ‘memory' upgrade and ‘temporary chats'
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Google has begun to roll out a new feature for Gemini since Wednesday that will enable the AI chatbot to 'remember' previous conversations without needing reminders. With this setting, Gemini will automatically store and recall your 'key details and preferences' to deliver more tailored and relevant responses.The memory feature will be activated by default, but users who prefer not to use it can switch it off. To do so, open the Gemini app, go to 'Personal Context' in the settings, and turn off the 'Your past chats' with Gemini option.The memory builds on a feature Google introduced last November, which allowed users to ask Gemini to 'remember' their preferences and interests. But the latest update doesn't need any prompting.The functionality is much like what OpenAI introduced for ChatGPT back in April, where the chatbot can reference earlier interactions to better reflect users' preferences and interests in its replies. Shortly after, Elon Musk's xAI also added a similar feature to its chatbot, Grok.According to Google, the rollout will initially be limited to users of the 2.5 Pro model, in select countries. Over the coming weeks, the company intends to extend the feature to the 2.5 Flash model and expand availability to more regions.Alongside this, Google is also adding a new 'temporary chats' mode to Gemini. This option allows users to engage in one-off private conversations, whether to discuss sensitive questions or brainstorm ideas that may not fit their typical style.These temporary chats are not saved in recent chats or Gemini Apps Activity, and they won't contribute to Gemini personalisation or be used to train Google's AI models. They're retained for up to 72 hours solely for replying and handling any feedback users provide.
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