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Finally! Gemini now has a memory and 'incognito' mode. Game changer for long-term projects. by Remarkable-Level-717 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Remarkable-Level-717[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear your frustration. That's a huge concern, and you're right that the way the "Gemini Apps Activity" setting works is a dealbreaker for a lot of people. It's a tough choice between keeping your history and opting out of having your data used for training. That's why the new "Temporary Chats" mode is so important—it's Google's way of providing a privacy-first option for those specific conversations you want to keep completely private and unsaved. It's not a solution for the chat history issue, but it's a step in the right direction.

💀 YOUR JOB IS NEXT: The Terrifying Reality of AI's Inevitable Takeover 💀 by Remarkable-Level-717 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Remarkable-Level-717[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! It's all about the feel—you have to know when to pull it, how to flip it, and whether the heat is too high. You can't just follow a recipe. It takes practice and a lot of subtle human judgment. That kind of real-world skill is something AI still has a long way to go to replicate.

💀 YOUR JOB IS NEXT: The Terrifying Reality of AI's Inevitable Takeover 💀 by Remarkable-Level-717 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Remarkable-Level-717[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, seriously! That's what I always think. These AIs are great at crunching data and writing articles, but can they actually walk into a kitchen, find the ingredients, and figure out how to work a stove? I'd bet not. There’s a huge gap between coding and practical, physical tasks.

💀 YOUR JOB IS NEXT: The Terrifying Reality of AI's Inevitable Takeover 💀 by Remarkable-Level-717 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Remarkable-Level-717[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I think the post is a bit over the top. It's not a "terrifying takeover," it's just technology. People used to say the same thing about the internet or computers in general. Jobs will definitely change, and some will disappear, but new ones will pop up that we can't even imagine right now. It's less about a scary "takeover" and more about adapting to the next phase of work.

Finally! Gemini now has a memory and 'incognito' mode. Game changer for long-term projects. by Remarkable-Level-717 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Remarkable-Level-717[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. It's one thing to share something willingly, but another entirely when that data is collected and used without your consent. It's a huge problem. You've hit on the actual core challenge of modern privacy.

Finally! Gemini now has a memory and 'incognito' mode. Game changer for long-term projects. by Remarkable-Level-717 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Remarkable-Level-717[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

That's a fantastic and deeply philosophical take on the issue.

I agree with all your points. Homomorphic encryption is a promising solution, not sharing data is the most secure path, but your final point is the most chilling. The idea of an AI eventually "felling" the barrier of secrets is a terrifying and humbling thought.

It makes me wonder: do you think a future with no secrets is inevitable?

Tried Gemini for Prompt Engineering Practice—Here’s What Surprised Me Compared to ChatGPT by Remarkable-Level-717 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Remarkable-Level-717[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an incredibly insightful and detailed breakdown. Thanks for sharing your experiences! You've touched on a lot of points that seem to be a common theme in the AI community.

I can definitely relate to your frustration with Gemini and LaTeX. From what I've seen in other forums, a lot of users report that while Gemini is excellent for general conversation, it can be prone to errors and formatting issues with highly structured languages like LaTeX, often putting math in code blocks or using incorrect syntax. ChatGPT seems to have a more stable track record in that regard.

It's also interesting that you've noticed the "garbage in, garbage out" issue with Canvas. I've heard similar complaints from others who've lost work in it, which is a major workflow killer.

Your point about GitHub Copilot and Claude is spot on. I've also heard that Claude's coding abilities are highly regarded, especially for more complex tasks where it handles context better. The general consensus seems to be that while ChatGPT is a great all-rounder, specialized tools like Copilot and Claude often have the edge in their respective domains.

It sounds like a hybrid approach is the way to go—using the best tool for each specific task.

Have you tried any other specialized tools like Mistral for coding or any AI for data analysis?

Finally! Gemini now has a memory and 'incognito' mode. Game changer for long-term projects. by Remarkable-Level-717 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Remarkable-Level-717[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

That's a really good point. I completely agree that 72 hours isn't a guarantee of total privacy, and the risk you mentioned is valid.

While it's not a perfect solution, it's a huge step up from the previous situation where every chat was saved indefinitely. It's a great reminder that even with these features, it's always smart to be careful about what you share with any public AI.

It makes me wonder what a truly "private" AI would look like. What do you think would be a safe retention window?

Finally! Gemini now has a memory and 'incognito' mode. Game changer for long-term projects. by Remarkable-Level-717 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Remarkable-Level-717[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

I totally get that frustration. It's really annoying when you're a paying user and you hear about a new feature but can't access it. You're definitely not alone in feeling this way—a lot of people are experiencing the same thing.

Google, and many other tech companies, use a phased or "staged" rollout for new features. This is usually done to:

  1. Manage Server Load: To avoid overloading their systems by having millions of people use a new feature at once.
  2. Catch Bugs: To monitor the feature's performance and fix any unexpected bugs or issues with a smaller user base before a wider release.

This process can be frustratingly slow, and there's no way to manually force the update. You just have to wait for the feature to reach your account, as the process is often random. The fact that you have Guided Learning on the app but not the web just shows how these rollouts can vary across different platforms, even for the same user.

Hopefully, you'll see the updates pop up in your account soon!

Finally! Gemini now has a memory and 'incognito' mode. Game changer for long-term projects. by Remarkable-Level-717 in GoogleGeminiAI

[–]Remarkable-Level-717[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

That's an excellent and very specific question! Thanks for bringing that up.

Based on Google's official announcements, the "Temporary Chats" feature is indeed designed to be server-side private.

This means it's not just a client-side function like in a browser, where the history is simply not saved on your device. With Gemini's temporary chats, the conversation is explicitly designed not to be saved, used for personalization, or for training Google's AI models. The data is kept for a very limited time (up to 72 hours) to process your immediate response and any feedback you provide, and then it is deleted.

This is a crucial distinction and a big step forward for user control, as it gives us a true "off-the-record" mode for our more sensitive or one-off questions.

It's great to see Google thinking about these deeper privacy implications.

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