Google is giving its Gemini AI chatbot a major memory upgrade. The addition puts it on par with rivals like ChatGPT and Claude. Soon, Gemini will remember your preferences automatically. It will offer a Temporary Chat option that keeps conversations out of your history. The change is designed to make interactions feel more natural and useful. It’s as if you’re working with an assistant who already knows your style.
What’s Happening & Why This Matters
In a recent update, Google confirmed that Gemini will begin learning from past conversations. Users won’t need to tell it what to remember manually. This means the chatbot can tailor responses in real time, improving context and efficiency. According to Google, the goal is to make conversations feel “more natural and relevant.” It’s as if you’re collaborating with a partner who’s already up to speed.
The feature will debut first in Gemini 2.5 Pro, followed by Gemini 2.5 Flash. It will roll out globally — except in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the UK. By default, this personalised memory will be turned on. If you prefer more privacy, you can deactivate it in Settings > Personal context > Your past chats with Gemini.
Enter Temporary Chat Mode
Alongside memory updates, Gemini will introduce a Temporary Chat window. This mode works much like ChatGPT’s Temporary Chat feature. It allows users to have private, one-off conversations that don’t affect future interactions. These chats won’t appear in your history or the Gemini Apps Activity log. To start one, you tap the dotted-window icon in the side panel.
Even with privacy-focused modes, Google will still store all chat data. This includes Temporary Chat sessions. Sessions remain up to 72 hours for safety checks and feedback processing.
A Competitive Catch-Up
Rivals such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Meta AI have already rolled out memory-based personalisation. By adding this capability now, Google ensures Gemini stays competitive in the AI assistant market. It’s especially important for users who value convenience and personalisation over starting from scratch each time.
Google is also rebranding Gemini Apps Activity to Keep Activity. Here, all your past chats are logged (unless deleted), and privacy controls can be managed. After the change, all previous activity preferences will automatically carry over.
TF Summary: What’s Next
Google’s Gemini is taking a big step toward becoming a truly personal AI assistant. With automatic memory and a privacy-friendly Temporary Chat mode, the experience will feel more adaptive and less repetitive. This positions Gemini to compete head-on with ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools that already use memory for better conversations.
If executed well, these upgrades could shift user loyalty, especially among those seeking smarter, more personalised AI without sacrificing privacy. The coming months will reveal whether Google can balance personalisation with the trust users expect from their AI tools.
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