Google is introducing new switching tools for consumer accounts that allow users to bring their memories, context, and chat history from other AI applications into Gemini. The update is designed to help users avoid starting from scratch when moving to a new assistant, while enabling Gemini to understand prior preferences and conversations from the beginning.
Memory Import for Personal Context
Gemini’s memory import feature enables users to transfer key personal information from other AI apps, helping the assistant build a clearer understanding of user preferences and background context. Once imported, this information is securely stored and used to improve relevance and continuity in future interactions.
Key Features:
- Imports personal preferences, interests, relationships, and background details
- Captures user-specific facts such as names, habits, and previously shared context
- Available through the Settings menu with a guided import process
- Provides a suggested prompt to run in the current AI app
- Requires copying a generated summary from the external AI app and pasting it into Gemini
- Gemini processes and securely stores the imported information for future use
- Eliminates the need to manually re-enter personal details
- Enables continuity across conversations using retained context
Personal Intelligence and Integrated Data Context
Gemini uses Personal Intelligence to enhance responses by incorporating insights from connected Google services when users grant permission. This includes data from Gmail, Photos, Search history, and past Gemini conversations.
By combining imported memory with connected data, Gemini can maintain continuity across interactions and generate responses that reflect prior activity. For example, it can reference earlier travel planning discussions or user decisions and use that context to provide more relevant suggestions without requiring repeated input.
Integration with Existing Data Ecosystem and Chat History
Gemini integrates multiple sources of context to deliver more consistent and continuous experiences across sessions. Imported memories, uploaded chat history, and connected services all contribute to a unified understanding of the user.
- Combines imported memory with past conversations and optional connected app data
- Supports uploading a ZIP file of chat history from other AI providers
- Allows users to search and revisit previous conversation threads inside Gemini
- Enables continuation of prior discussions without losing context
- Maintains continuity by referencing earlier interactions and decisions
- Helps generate responses based on accumulated context rather than isolated prompts
Availability
- Memory and chat history import features are rolling out via the Settings page for consumer accounts
- Not available for Business, Enterprise, or users under 18
- Currently unavailable in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland
The “past chats” feature is being renamed to “memory,” with the change rolling out gradually over the coming weeks, and the features are designed to allow users to switch to Gemini while retaining their existing context in a secure and streamlined way.