Much Needed Upgrade for Gemini AI

 Google Assistant is getting a big Gemini much needed upgrade 

Earlier this year Google announced that Google Assistant would be getting some improvements, all thanks to the Gemini AI. The idea is that Assistant will be a lot more conversational, so the user feels less like they’re talking to a robot and more like there could be a real person on the other end of the line. But now Google has launched a new memory feature for its Gemini chatbot, similar to one OpenAI announced for ChatGPT in February. This update allows Gemini to recall users’ preferences and interests for more accurate answers. According to Google’s official notes, this memory function will enable Gemini to deliver more relevant and helpful responses tailored to each user.

Currently, this feature is exclusive to English-speaking users with Gemini Advanced, which is part of the Google One AI Premium Plan. Google states that using this feature will result in “more consistent, predictable results without repeating the same details.” These changes haven’t been enabled yet, which means we’ll need to be a little more patient before we can get the Gemini-infused upgrade. On top of that, the longer we have to wait the more Google could change things. But it’s good to see that Google Assistant is evolving behind the scenes, and Google is leveraging its AI advancements in other parts of the business. Users can now provide the information they want Gemini to remember through regular conversation or a dedicated “Saved Info” page. This page allows users to manage (view, edit, or delete) the information shared with Gemini. The chatbot will also notify users when it uses their saved information.

Either way, the memory feature could streamline workflows for professionals by remembering project details, client preferences or common tasks. Students could benefit from personalized tutoring experiences, where the chatbot remembers their learning progress, strengths and weaknesses. It could also assist with research projects by recalling previously discussed sources and concepts, and even help generate personalized study guides based on past learning interactions. It could also help with scheduling, research and drafting communications by recalling past interactions and relevant information.

This raises privacy concerns since not everyone wants to save their information with an AI chatbot, which could easily be used for further training. For that reason, we expect that users will be able to turn this feature on or off based on their preferences, similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Google didn’t specify when this change would be happening, this could be a huge change for a lot of people. Let’s just hope that Google doesn’t take too long to start rolling it out to everyone.