Google says its Gemini Advanced AI model can now remember old conversations
Google has introduced a new feature for its Gemini Advanced AI chatbot, allowing it to remember and reference past conversations. This is a significant upgrade in the AI space, promising to make future interactions smoother and more contextually relevant.
Privacy Concerns Addressed
While this advancement raises privacy concerns among some users, Google has assured that users will have the option to disable this feature if they choose to do so. This move demonstrates Google's commitment to providing users with control over their chat history and interactions.
Enhanced Functionality
With this new capability, Gemini Advanced users can now easily recall and build on previous chats. Previously, users had to start each conversation from scratch as Gemini could not refer to prior discussions. Now, users can ask Gemini to summarize past chats or continue earlier conversations seamlessly.
Competitive Edge
This new feature positions Gemini Advanced ahead of its competitor, OpenAI’s ChatGPT. While ChatGPT can remember general details over time, it lacks the ability to recall or summarize specific past conversations on demand. Gemini's use of past interactions as a source enables it to provide more personalized responses, giving it a competitive advantage in the evolving AI landscape.
User Control
Google ensures that users retain control over their stored chat history, offering options to review, delete, or set retention periods for past conversations. Additionally, users can disable this feature entirely through the Gemini Apps Activity settings on Google's "My Activity" dashboard.
Rollout Details
The memory feature is currently being rolled out in English for Gemini Advanced subscribers on the Google One AI Premium Plan, accessible on both the Gemini web and mobile apps. Google plans to extend this feature to other languages and make it available to Google Workspace Business and Enterprise customers in the near future.
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In a related development, Google has recently launched its reasoning AI model, the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model. This model, akin to DeepSeek, is designed to break down prompts into a series of steps to enhance its reasoning capabilities and provide more informed responses to users.
It offers users insight into the model's thinking process, explaining why it responded a certain way, detailing its assumptions, and tracing the line of reasoning followed. This transparency enhances user understanding and trust in the AI's decision-making process.
