Google Gemini Rolls Out Temporary Chats Option.

As Google announced earlier this month, Google is significantly enhancing user privacy and control in its Gemini app by introducing new features, including a "Temporary Chat" mode and more transparent data settings. This move is part of Google's ongoing effort to make its AI assistant a more personal, proactive, and powerful tool while giving users greater command over their data.

The Introduction of Temporary Chats.

The most notable new feature is Temporary Chat, a mode designed for quick, one-off conversations that users do not want to be saved. This feature, which functions similarly to an incognito window in a web browser, is ideal for exploring sensitive or private questions or brainstorming ideas outside of a user's usual topics.

Chats conducted in this mode will not appear in a user's recent chats or Gemini Apps Activity. Crucially, they will not be used to personalize a user's Gemini experience or to train Google's AI models. For technical purposes, the chats are saved for up to 72 hours to allow for feedback processing, after which they are permanently deleted.

Enhanced Data Controls and Personalization.

In addition to Temporary Chats, Google has also rolled out a new "Personal context" setting that allows Gemini to learn from past conversations. When this feature is enabled, Gemini remembers key details and preferences, leading to more relevant and natural responses. While this feature is on by default, users have full control and can easily turn it on or off at any time.

Furthermore, the "Gemini Apps Activity" setting has been renamed to a more straightforward "Keep Activity." This setting gives users granular control over whether a sample of their future uploads will be used to help improve Google's services. A new toggle has also been added to specifically control whether audio, video, and screen shares from Gemini Live are used for product improvement, with this setting off by default.

These changes collectively reflect a strategic balance between creating a more personalized AI experience and empowering users to make informed choices about their data. With these new tools, Google Gemini Boosts User Privacy with New Temporary Chats & Enhanced Data Controls.