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Google has officially launched a new “memory” feature for its Gemini chatbot, available to subscribers of the Google One AI Premium plan. This feature enables Gemini to remember users’ preferences, interests, and specific requirements, thereby enabling it to provide more personalized, pertinent responses that are tailored to each individual.
Gemini users can now instruct the chatbot to “Remember [x]” or “Don’t forget that I’m [x]” to store key details, such as dietary preferences, language preferences, or even professional details. The chatbot will then integrate this information into future conversations, offering more accurate and customized responses.
The memory feature is available through the dedicated “Saved Info” page at gemini.google.com, where users can manage the information they’ve shared with the chatbot. Users have full control over what is saved, with the ability to view, edit, or delete memories at any time.
Google offers this memory feature as a means for users to create a user manual that Gemini can follow to achieve more consistent and predictable results. Whether it’s remembering project details, client preferences, or specific personal interests, the feature aims to make future interactions with Gemini smoother and more relevant.
This memory functionality enhances the chatbot’s ability to personalize responses, offering value for professionals, students, and anyone seeking a more customized experience. For instance, Gemini can help students who require additional material by recollecting their learning progress and suggesting the most suitable tutoring suggestions or assist professionals by recalling key project details and client preferences.
Privacy concerns are an inevitable consideration with the introduction of memory features in AI chatbots. Google guarantees that users maintain complete autonomy over the information they disclose, enabling them to activate or deactivate the memory function at any moment. Furthermore, the information that has been stored is not disseminated or utilized for model training. Google has assured users that their personal data and cached preferences are kept confidential and can be manually deleted at any time.
This memory feature joins a growing trend in AI chatbots like ChatGPT, which has similarly introduced memory functions. However, these features have been linked to a variety of security concerns, particularly in terms of the potential for data exploitation. Google appears to have implemented measures to guarantee that users manage their information securely in response to these obstacles.
Google’s supplementary memory feature will undoubtedly transform Gemini into a chatbot that is more user-centric, or personalized, by guiding the conversation based on the user’s preferences and dislikes. The feature is currently available only to English speakers who have subscribed to the Google One AI Premium plan. It has not yet been rolled out to the Android or iOS apps. This new feature marks a significant step toward making AI chatbots more effective and user-friendly.
