Google has launched a major update to its AI chatbot Gemini, introducing a memory function that recalls past conversations and personal details.
The new “Personalised Context” feature, switched on by default, allows Gemini to remember hobbies, creative projects and user preferences. Google says this aims to make chats feel more natural, similar to speaking with someone already familiar with your interests.
“We’re introducing a new setting that allows Gemini to learn from your past conversations over time,” wrote senior director Michael Siliski in a blog post.
The company emphasises that users can manually turn off the feature in the Gemini app if they prefer not to share.
Alongside memory, Google is also launching “Temporary Chats” for privacy-conscious users. This mode, comparable to Chrome’s incognito browsing, ensures conversations are not saved in chat history or Gemini Apps Activity.
Temporary Chats can be enabled via a new button next to “New Chat” in the side menu. Any such exchanges are kept only for 72 hours, solely for processing optional feedback.
Both features are part of the Gemini 2.5 Pro update, now rolling out in selected countries and expanding more widely later.
The move follows a similar update by rival ChatGPT in April, which allowed the AI to remember user details. Some experts have linked that feature to an increase in “delusional” AI responses, prompting safety reviews.
OpenAI has since said it is working with specialists to strengthen mental health protections and ensure safer experiences for vulnerable users.
