The year 2025 is shaping up to be significant for artificial intelligence, particularly with the rapid advancements observed recently. Various AI-powered services, including several chatbots, have started integrating more sophisticated features, moving toward the development of advanced AI systems. A key milestone on this journey may involve enhancing memory capacity, a crucial step toward achieving true AGIs. Google has announced that its upcoming AI, Gemini, will improve user interactions by remembering past conversations and offering other enhancements.

Josh Woodward, VP of Google Labs and Gemini, highlighted these advancements, revealing on a social media post that Gemini will not only enhance its memory but will also learn about users through their interactions across other Google services. This approach resembles the methods employed by Meta AI, which gathers insights from its various platforms to enrich user experience. Google’s plans for Gemini seem to be a direct response to recent developments announced by OpenAI. The company has indicated that its AI, ChatGPT, will also gain memory capabilities, allowing it to recall previous conversations for more personalized responses.

This suggests a competitive landscape where memory functionalities are becoming increasingly vital for AI applications, with Google previously teasing an internal version of Gemini that showcased improved memory. In addition to conversational memory, Gemini will analyze how users utilize several Google services, such as Gmail, Calendar, and YouTube. This feature, termed “pcontext,” will provide the AI with context about users, leading to even more tailored responses. Each user will experience a unique version of Gemini that aligns closely with their habits and preferences, enhancing its ability to provide personalized assistance.

During this transition, potential privacy concerns may arise, especially since Gemini will access data from other Google services. Google has assured users that Gemini will request explicit permission before accessing this information. The official rollout date for these updates remains unannounced, but more details are expected during the Google I/O 2025 event scheduled for May 20.