Google adds Personal Context and Temporary Chat to Gemini

Google is expanding its Gemini AI app with two new features designed to make conversations feel more tailored while offering stronger privacy controls. The updates introduce a Personal Context memory that can recall details from past chats to shape future responses, and a Temporary Chat mode for one-off inquiries that won’t influence later interactions. Alongside these features, Google is renaming and updating its data-control settings to give users clearer choices over what information is stored and how it is used. The rollout begins today for the Gemini 2.5 Pro model in select countries, with plans to extend to the 2.5 Flash model and additional regions in the coming weeks.

Personal Context lets Gemini remember details from previous conversations and use them to deliver more relevant, natural responses. When enabled, the AI can reference topics you’ve discussed before—such as hobbies, projects, or preferred subjects—without you having to repeat yourself each time. The setting is on by default, but users can turn it off at any time in the app’s settings. Google notes that memory will improve the quality of recommendations and suggestions, including future ideas or plans that...