App updates feature temporary messaging and personalized context based on chat history in the Gemini platform.
In an exciting development, the Gemini app has rolled out a new feature aimed at creating a more personalized and proactive AI assistant experience. The Personal Context feature allows the AI to remember your past chat conversations, enabling it to tailor future responses based on your likes, dislikes, preferences, and prior discussed topics [1][2].
This optional and user-controlled feature [1][4] is designed with privacy considerations in mind. Users have the ability to toggle Personal Context on or off in the settings, and they can manage or delete the stored personal data.
By remembering key details and preferences shared by users, Personal Context transforms Gemini from a generic AI answer engine into a proactive assistant that remembers your preferences over time, enabling more personalized, creative, and contextually aware conversations [1][2]. This improvement reduces repetitive explanations and allows Gemini to build on your previous interactions to better assist with ideas, recommendations, and brainstorming [2][3].
Some examples of Personal Context's applications include suggesting a unique birthday party theme based on a user's favorite comic book character [1], or recommending new content ideas for a YouTube channel based on a user's interests [2].
The Gemini app is also introducing a Temporary Chat capability. To access these chats, simply open the side drawer and tap the new outlined chat icon. Temporary Chats are kept for up to 72 hours to respond and process feedback [3].
In addition, the Gemini app's settings now include a new "Personal context" page in the account menu. The "Gemini Apps Activity" setting has been renamed to "Keep Activity." Users can choose whether to allow the sharing of audio, video, and screens with Gemini to improve Google services, with the setting disabled by default [4].
This update is rolling out starting today and will be fully available in the coming weeks. Personal Context is initially rolling out for Gemini 2.5 Pro in select countries (EEA, UK, Switzerland) and will become available in more countries in the weeks ahead [5].
Google's goal is to build a personal, proactive, and powerful assistant, and the introduction of Personal Context is a significant step towards achieving this goal. With this new feature, users can look forward to more natural and relevant conversations with Gemini.
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