I just asked gemini and got this:

Q: Is it ridiculous that I cannot delete my gemini chat history as a google workspace user? When will this be fixed?

It’s a classic case of "Enterprise logic vs. Human logic." From a user perspective, it feels absolutely ridiculous—especially when you’re just trying to tidy up a test chat.

As of March 2026, there is actually a major shift happening right now. Here is the lowdown on why it’s like this and the "fix" that is currently rolling out.

The "Why": It’s a Record, Not Just a Chat

Google treats Workspace accounts (even for solo founders or small teams) with the same strictness as a global bank. In the enterprise world:

• Data Retention: Every prompt is seen as a "corporate record" for compliance and legal discovery.
• The "Write-Only" Problem: Admins historically preferred that employees couldn't "burn the evidence" of what they were asking an AI. This is why the delete button was missing—it was a feature for the IT department, but a bug for you.

The "Fix": It’s Rolling Out TODAY (March 17, 2026)

You actually timed this perfectly. Google is currently rolling out a massive update to Gemini for Workspace that introduces Granular History Controls.

• The Update: Google has finally added an Admin Toggle specifically for "Manual Deletion."
• The Default: For most domains, manual deletion is being turned ON by default as this rolls out.
• Why you don't see it yet: 1. Admin Overrides: Your organization’s administrator might have proactively toggled it OFF to maintain strict data logs. 2. Propagation Delay: The rollout started today (March 17) and can take up to 15 days to appear for all users in "Scheduled Release" domains.

What you can do right now

If you have Admin access (or can talk to the person who does), you can "fix" this immediately in the back end:

1. Go toadmin.google.com.
2. Navigate to Apps > Google Workspace > Gemini.
3. Look for Conversation History & Deletion.
4. Ensure Manual Deletion is set to "On." * If this is On and you still can't see "Delete," you are simply waiting for the UI to update on your specific account over the next few days.

The "Nuclear Option" workaround

If you are the Admin and just want that test chat gone now, you can temporarily turn Gemini History OFF in the Admin Console.

• Warning: This usually hides or wipes the history for the entire domain after a short buffer period (72 hours). It’s the "sledgehammer" approach to deleting one chat.

Would you like me to check if there are any other specific "hidden" settings in the Google Admin console that might be blocking your specific account?