Long-awaited: Google Gemini will be supplemented with a memory function. This allows the AI chatbot to store preferences and contexts to improve interactions.
The AI chatbot Gemini will soon be supplemented with a memory function. This allows the chatbot to store information about users and their preferences in order to better tailor future conversations to their needs. The feature is initially only available to subscribers of the paid Google One AI Premium plan in the web version. Mobile users still have to be patient until the apps for iOS and Android receive the feature.
The memory function allows information to be stored permanently. No matter whether food preferences, professional requirements or travel wishes. For example, Gemini can take individual tastes into account when making restaurant recommendations or automatically factor in a budget when making travel plans. Don’t worry, the data should treated confidentially as a Google spokesperson emphasizes:
Your saved information is never shared or used to train the model.
The competition also remembers
However, Google is not alone with the innovation. OpenAI introduced a similar memory function for ChatGPT at the beginning of 2024. This is now also available to users of the free version and allows important information to be saved permanently. The feature works similarly to Gemini, although the focus here is also on data protection and transparency.
In addition to explicit AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT, the messenger WhatsApp has also tested its first memory-like functions. These functions could make exchanges in chats more efficient and dynamic. WhatsApp plans to optimize the user experience through AI-driven features such as reminders, status mentions and improved typing indicators.
How secure are memory functions?
As practical as the memory functions are, it is important to keep an eye on risks. As TechCrunch reports, hackers could try to inject false memories into systems to obtain sensitive information. Google and other providers therefore rely on strict security protocols and transparent functions that give users full control over their stored data.
With both Gemini and ChatGPT, users can delete stored information or deactivate the memory function at any time. Temporary chats are also an option to completely avoid storing data.
Google Gemini:
Standalone app for iOS is here
Source: onlinemarketing.de
