Google's update on Gemini now includes the retention of past chat conversations, as well as introducing additional features.
Google's Gemini AI Chatbot Introduces New Privacy and Personalization Features
Google's Gemini AI chatbot is stepping up its game with the introduction of three key new features: personalized responses based on past chats, Temporary Chats, and updated privacy settings.
- Personalized Responses (Personal Context) With the personal context feature, Gemini can now learn from past conversations to understand user preferences. This means that it can deliver more context-aware and personalized replies, as if collaborating with someone familiar with you. For example, if you've discussed your favorite comic book characters or YouTube content interests, Gemini can suggest related topics or ideas in the future. This feature is enabled by default but can be turned off via Settings → Personal context → Your past chats with Gemini. The personal context feature is currently available for the Gemini 2.5 Pro model in select countries and will expand to more versions and regions over time[1][3][5].
- Temporary Chats Temporary Chats offer a new mode for quick, one-off conversations that are not saved to your chat history and do not influence Gemini’s learning or personalization. This feature is designed for sensitive or exploratory conversations that you do not want to affect future interactions or be used to train Google’s AI models. Temporary Chats won't appear in your recent chats or the Gemini Apps Activity log and are deleted after 72 hours. This feature started rolling out recently and will become available to all users gradually[1][2][4].
- Updated Privacy Controls Google has renamed the previous “Gemini Apps Activity” setting to Keep Activity. When enabled, a small sample of your future uploads (such as files, photos, audio, video) may be used to improve Google services. If this setting is off, your data won’t be used for training or personalization, and you can keep it off at any time. Using Temporary Chats also skips this data collection. Recently added controls allow you to decide if your microphone and screen sharing data are used to improve services, with the default set to off. All these controls are designed to provide transparency and user control over data handling[1][2][4].
In summary, Google's Gemini now offers a balance between convenience and confidentiality with its blend of personalized, memory-based responses, a privacy-conscious Temporary Chat option, and enhanced data control settings.
- Google introduces the Temporary Chat feature for private, one-off conversations.
- The personal context feature is available starting today for the Gemini 2.5 Pro model in select countries and will expand to other models and regions soon.
- The article did not specify which updated settings were introduced.
- The personal context feature allows Gemini to deliver personalized responses over time based on past conversations.
- Temporary Chats won't affect future recommendations, appear in history, or be used to train Google's AI models.
- Updated settings offer more ways to manage your data on Gemini AI chatbot.
- Example use case: If you've discussed favorite comic book characters, Gemini could suggest a themed birthday party idea based on them.
- Google is updating its privacy settings, renaming 'Gemini Apps Activity' to 'Keep Activity'.
Google is introducing a Temporary Chat feature for private, one-off conversations that won't be saved to your chat history or affect future interactions. The personal context feature, allowing Gemini to deliver personalized responses over time based on past conversations, is currently available for the Gemini 2.5 Pro model in select countries and will expand to other models and regions soon. Additionally, updated settings offer more ways to manage your data on the Gemini AI chatbot, with amended controls allowing users to decide if their microphone and screen sharing data are used to improve services.
