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Google Gemini Chatbot Introduces Memory Feature for Personalized Recommendations

November 20, 2024 at 5:50:06 PM

TL;DR Google's Gemini chatbot now has a memory feature that can remember personal information, preferences, and work details to provide context in conversations, similar to ChatGPT. This feature is available only to subscribers of the $20-per-month Google One AI Premium plan and is currently limited to the web client. Users can manage and delete memories, which are not used for model training. However, there are concerns about potential exploitation.

Google Gemini Chatbot Introduces Memory Feature for Personalized Recommendations

Google's Gemini chatbot now includes a "memory" feature that can remember personal information such as life details, work, and preferences. This feature is similar to ChatGPT's memory, adding context to conversations. For example, if you tell Gemini your favorite foods, it can tailor restaurant recommendations based on your preferences.

Key Details

Availability: The memory feature is available only to subscribers of Google’s $20-per-month Google One AI Premium plan.
Platform: Currently, it is only accessible via the web client and not yet available on iOS and Android apps.
Examples: Google provides examples like "Use simple language and avoid jargon," "I can only write code in JavaScript," and "When trip planning, include the cost per day."
Language Support: The feature supports only English-language prompts for now.
Privacy: Memories are stored until manually deleted and are not used for model training. Google assures that saved information is never shared or used to train the model.