Google Enhances Gemini’s Chatbot with Conversation Recall Feature

Google is introducing a new feature to its Gemini chatbot, allowing it to recall past conversations. This update aims to provide more useful responses and make interactions with Gemini more efficient. With the new feature, Gemini will no longer require users to start from scratch or search for previous conversation threads. Instead, it will build on top of existing conversations or projects, providing a more personalized experience.

How Gemini’s Conversation Recall Feature Works

Google explains that Gemini may indicate when it has referenced a past conversation to formulate a response. If this feature makes users uncomfortable, they can easily review, delete, or decide how long Gemini retains their chat history. Additionally, users can disable this feature altogether from the My Activity panel.

Comparison with Other Chatbots

Gemini is not the first chatbot to include a memory feature. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, for instance, will "remember" things about users in certain contexts. A recent example involved answering a question about Jeff Buckley’s vocal range, after which the chatbot asked if the user was a fan of his music. When the user confirmed, a notification appeared stating "memory updated."

Building Agentic AI: The Future of Chatbots

The development of chatbots with long, reliable memories is part of the "agentic" AI future that many companies, including Google and OpenAI, are working towards. This includes the recent debut of Google’s Project Astra, which featured a built-in memory but was limited to a short window of time and could "mis-remember" things.

Availability of Gemini’s New Feature

Gemini’s new conversation recall feature has begun rolling out in English to Gemini Advanced subscribers. It will become available in more languages over the coming weeks. With this update, users can expect a more personalized and efficient interaction with Gemini.